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Falcons trample over Galt's playoff hopes

By Richard Banas II
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Monday, November 2, 2009 6:33 AM PST

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Falcons Field turned out to be a literal chamber of horrors on Halloween for Galt head football coach Rich Maberto.

Corey Crowder rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown and teammate Jerimiah Sims added touchdown runs of 32, 19, and 15 yards as Christian Brothers routed visiting Galt 55-7 on Saturday in Sacramento.

The Falcons (5-3, 3-2 Sierra Valley Conference) rushed for 339 yards against the Warriors (4-4, 1-3 SVC) and a brawling Christian Brothers defense held Galt to just eight yards rushing on 11 carries.

The Warriors were forced to play without injured star junior running back Haran Piggee for the second-straight game and with their ground game virtually non-existent, they aired it out 41 times.

Starting quarterback Ryan Cox was 12-of-23 for 76 yards with two interceptions and sophomore backup quarterback Harrison Stone completed 10-of-18 passes for 90 yards and hit wide receiver Abram Piggee for the Warriors' lone touchdown on a 10-yard scoring aerial late in the fourth quarter.

"It's a tough time for us right now because we have some injuries to several key linemen on both offense and defense," Maberto said. "Obviously, we miss Haran Piggee and Neil Castro is also injured and that hurts us because we don't have a whole lot of depth at the skill positions. We are losing more players as the season goes on and it is hurting us."

Christian Brothers head coach Andre Johansen was sympathetic towards Galt after the game, saying the Warriors were a better team than the final score indicated, noting that his Falcons lost to conference foe Union Mine — a team that Galt beat earlier this season.

"We knew Galt had some outstanding athletes over there that were injured, especially Haran Piggee. That made a big difference in our game plan because we just stacked the box on defense with eight players to stop the run and tried to make them beat us with the pass," Johansen said. "We were able to control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball today and we got some big plays as a result of that."

The Falcons scored four touchdowns in each half and led 27-0 at halftime. The Warriors did not help themselves with four turnovers, including a pair of fumbles, and were whistled for eight penalties in their worst performance of the season. Galt's playoff hopes all but disappeared with the loss. Up next the Warriors host SVC leader Oak Ridge (5-3, 3-0 SVC) at Erv Hatzenbuhler Field on Friday.

Contact reporter Richard Banas II at sports@lodinews.com.

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS 55, GALT 7
Galt0007—7
Christian Brothers1413226—55
Scoring Summary
First Quarter
CB — Lane 1 run (Lahey kick)
CB — Cleveland 18 pass from Lahey (Lahey kick)
Second Quarter
CB — Jackson 13 pass from Lahey (kick failed)
CB — Lahey 10 run (Lahey kick)
Third Quarter
CB — Sims 32 run (Lahey kick)
CB — Crowder 46 run (Neeri pass from Butler)
CB — Sims 15 run (Oor kick)
Fourth Quarter
CB — Sims 19 run (kick failed)
G — Piggee 10 pass from Stone (Klucznik kick)


Week 8 football scores

Friday's Games
Lincoln 34, Lodi 14
Edison 20, Tokay 7
Chavez 32, Franklin 27
Tracy 62, Bear Creek 21
Stagg 27, West 21
Oak Ridge 7, Vista del Lago 6
Cordova 65, Turlock 42
Ponderosa 35, Union Mine 31

Saturday's Games
Christian Bros. 55, Galt 7
Millennium 41, Elliot 8

Reader Feedback

24250455 wrote on Nov 10, 2009 11:19 PM:

" I am glad you think so, you are so off base it is funny. So I am that important to you that you are having conversations about me to the AD's, wow thats good, don't worry I won't take your coaching job whoever you are. I will just go produce next level players in the Sacramento area at DB and LB, or go coach with my boy at Delta HS next year, coach Daniels. This would be even more fun if I knew who you were, so we could actually have an intelligent conversation. I'll buy you a cup of coffee at It's A Grind, it's on Twun Cities in Galt, oh wait you know that you are from Galt, but just do not want to use your real name. "

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justabystander wrote on Nov 10, 2009 7:27 PM:

" "Great relationships" with both A.D.'s? Maybe, but neither one will hire you. "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 8, 2009 8:37 AM:

" I am glad you feel the need to attack me, that is the problem with coaching too many have lost perspective, it is about the kids. I still have many friends on the GHS staff, and the LRHS staff is doing a tremendous job, enjoy your forum you got it back. I have great relationships with both AD's by the way. I am going to sit back and watch my son's play ball and wrestle and get away from it all . "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 9:30 PM:

" I am glad you got it all figured out, the bottome line kids loved playing for me and that is all that matters. Glad to see you still will not use your real name and you can predict the future. Again I put the kids first, and that is all it should be about. You have no idea what went on last year, and if I am talking to former, and current coaches, principals, board members like you say I am, again it is to make sure the right people are around the kids coaching. You should not worry so much about me and maybe focus on winning whoever you are. I coached from the bottom up, 4th string to first string, treated them the same, and gave them the same attention, that is how you build respect from players that goes beyond their playing years. I am done, and I have not used a screen name. DAMAGE DONE TO KIDS IS MUCH WORSE,IF YOU HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS THEN YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT "

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justabystander wrote on Nov 7, 2009 7:57 PM:

" You are exactly right, you would not attack a coach in a public forum. You would do it in a slander slanted email to a third party. You prefer to do it by taking to former coaches, current coaches, propective coaches, principals, board members, etc. The entire coaching community in Galt is aware of your tactics and movements. You are done coaching at either high schools in Galt and that is justice. You will never undo the damage that is done. Just move on. "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 7, 2009 6:48 PM:

" You know me so well, introduce yourself and use your real name, just as I have done. If you coach, I hope you are as critical of yourself as you seem to be on me. I will never attack another coach in a public forum as you have done , hiding behind a screen name. I have the best interest of the kids in mind when I coached, always have and always will.Your JC comment, recruiting is a numbers game, not just about talent, kids mature later, get bigger, faster at 18 or 19, so your JC argument is pointless. Oak Ridge, very talented group every year, and very challenging to stop, you must play disciplined, defend a great short passing game, screen game, pro set ISO's,leads, etc.. weakside run. Back to coaching, I have had Corners I have coached who were not even sub 5.0 40 yd. dash kids, made all-league because they were technically sound, great hard working kids, who are now excelling. went on and played. I am not on the sideline this year, just a former coach who worked, made mistakes, but kids loved playing for me "

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justabystander wrote on Nov 7, 2009 4:03 PM:

" Huh? No comments this week about your previous years? Your previous games against Oak Ridge? Why are YOUR defensive stars making it to college AFTER their J.C years. "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 5, 2009 7:44 AM:

" It works both ways, on the other end things were not handled has they should have been, this had nothing to do with the Var. staff last year. I extended my hand man to man in the email if not accepted there is nothing I can do about it, I made a mistake and extended my hand 3 weeks ago, mistakes were made on both sides. Justabystander, please if you need clarity has to what really happened last year you can find me on the sideline with Warren, and Principal Howell. If you think I am still out of a line after speaking with me in person, I will go and extend my hand again, I can be the bigger person. "

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justabystander wrote on Nov 5, 2009 12:46 AM:

" Apology was well received? By whom? You might want to revisit those people. Also, how has your behavior been since that apology email? I think we both know the answer to that question. "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 10:23 PM:

" I will let everyone know, after spending 8 years there, about a 1000+ hours a year volunteering my time I do have the right, and have earned the right to be critical in a private setting if need be. I have always put the program first, ask Warren, Hatz, Giaonni, Wes Childress, Seibel,Rich K,and others. I have opened my home to kids when the needed a place to stay because of family issues, and have spent countless hours with kids, even after not coaching officially for GHS I was out there doing drills with some of the players, so I have earned the right to be critical, and I have also extended my hand to help anytime. Anyways yes there were some issues that came up last year. Actually about 3 weeks ago I sent an apology in an email to every coach on staff for how I handled things. Just has in a family you do not always agree, sometimes fight, and words are said. The apology I sent was sincere and well received. At no point during the season did I ever not give the kids 150%, get your facts straight. "

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justabystander wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:46 PM:

" "24250455" How about you tell everyone what you really say about the coaches and the program when their backs are turned. Start with the email that you sent to the principal. Usually cancer is found in a player, not a coach. "

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tigermeat wrote on Nov 4, 2009 9:37 PM:

" Think the coaches at galt are actually young and learning ,and very hard working, sorry to see the season going so bad for what was a very good defensive team.... and yes, Galt has had some decent teams and tough defenses over the last few years.... spoke to a players parent and was shocked to hear how many kids were hurt, but his concern was with the coaches integrity as far as being fair to the kids, wow, sounds like trouble in paradise !! good luck galt in last 2 games .. enjoyed the ex-coaches comments , obviously some pride there ! "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 4, 2009 8:34 AM:

" Galtguy, I hear you on many of the points you are making and agree 100%. However my point was that GHS has had some success, not has much has I would have liked while I was there, but it was not for lack of effort, film review, practice, and time put in from players and coaches, and I do not believe it is now either. The staff is working hard to get that consistency going. With regards to EG schools, 3000+ kids, just gives you more, not saying better, but a deeper pool to select from. I came from a big school myself Mount Pleasant in East San Jose, and was recruited next level. I know what it takes to win. I agree with you Championship football is admin, school, facility, staff, players, schemes, that has to all come together to win consistently, not just here and there. I still take great pride in knowing we have 17 kids playing next level, that does mean some good coacing is going on, and kids are getting to the next level. "

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galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 11:19 PM:

" While I'm on a roll-

Get those hangers on off the sidelines! Not every Dad who did something for the program 20 years ago should be on the sideline. Have the boys who arn't playing (injured) wear pants. All the same pants, dark slacks. Have the coaches wear the same slacks too. And tuck in those shirts.

Being on that team and wearing the jersey is an honor. Treat it as such. "

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galtguy wrote on Nov 3, 2009 11:13 PM:

" 24250455-

What's your point? Galt has in the last 20 years just not been that good. Sure a few years here and there. No it's not the boys. Don't tell me EG kids are better athletes from birth. It's the system, or lack thereof. When you have no continuity it will show. And it shows.

I'm sorry to say this but, when I see our kids playing in the dump they play in, with the Coaching staff on the sidelines with their shirts untucked, non-playing boys with their jersey worn with shorts hanging around on the sidelines, etc, it all points to one thing. You know what I'm going to say don't you?




LACK OF PRIDE. LACK OF RESPECT.


Pride and Respect in themselves, their Town, their program, and their school.

Teach them that and the rest will follow. "

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tigermeat wrote on Nov 3, 2009 6:28 PM:

" do believe galt is a better team than the record, they playes tokay tough.... i saw most of the sat game and it was horrible..... looks like they have a lot of hurt kids and wasnt the same defense we saw on tape against lodi or against us..... can anyone find out who the sophomore qb kid is ?? is he the kid from Lodi that transferred ?? "

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24250455 wrote on Nov 3, 2009 8:15 AM:

" From Coach Tj,Former D Coordinator GHS Look I have spent 20+ years coaching the last 8 at GHS. Contrary to popular belief GHS has not always been bad the past few years. 03 5-5, we lost 3 games by a total of 12 points / 04 8-3-1 we lost to Del Oro in the section semi-finals of the SAC-JAQ playoffs, one of the best D's in the section / 05 6-4, playoff hunt week 9, again very good D, 34 turnovers created, 30 + sacks / 06, and 07, 1-9, 1-9 very tough years, played powerhouse Elk Grove Schools, we lost 14 starters to injury in 2 years, no excuse, just facts, we have 5 kids from those teams playing college ball, and we still were placing kids on the all-league Def. teams, played many teams tough, Union Mine 06 played in the title game,we lost 14-0 UM / 08 5-5, overall one of the best D's in the section , lost 2 close ones, week 7 pondo 6-3, and CB, 19-7, in the playoff hunt to week 8 / 17 kids have played, and are currently playing college ball from these teams. Good kids and staff at GHS "

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galtguy wrote on Nov 2, 2009 9:03 PM:

" Just wonderful. Maybe we should have wore the Black uni's (or did we I wasn't there) to physc them out?

At what point does it become a matter of pride? 4 touchdowns a half? Don't give me that injury crap either.

At least we beat the Flamers. "

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tigermeat wrote on Nov 2, 2009 6:35 PM:

" Galt better keep the sophomore kid in at qb and throw the ball - seems like they move the ball in the air - wow - they are better than this !!! "

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alf wrote on Nov 2, 2009 6:32 PM:

" well, we knew this would happen. it always does. decent to great pre-season, then conference starts and we go into the toilet. nice. "

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