Renegade Rip, issue 2, Sept. 21, 2022

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Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
BC loses to Golden West
By Amanda Hernandez
Reporter
The Bakersfield College Renegades fell short Saturday night after
they ended the game with a score of 14-24 against Golden West.
They started out pretty slow, and it remained that way throughout the
second half, making it difficult for the Renegades to put points on the
board.
In the first quarter, freshman Chris Thompson scored a touchdown
to even the score at 7-7.
However, shortly after, Golden West went in strong with another
touchdown in the second quarter.
Throughout the game, Bakersfield College had many opportunities
to drive the ball home.
However, at half time Golden West led by seven points, with the score
at 14-7. Making it possible for the Renegades to still make a comeback.
Although the game continued at a slow pace with a couple of errors,
Chris Thompson had a punt return play in the second half attempting
to keep his team in the game.
The game was finalized with the last points being scored in the 4th
quarter, still down by ten against Golden West. The Renegades are currently
1-2 for the season.
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Anyale Velazquez runs with the ball vs. Golden West
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CB Christoper Thompson drives the ball
home scoring the first touchdown of the
game.
To zoom in on the athletes perspective, and what
could have been done differently to change the outcome
of the game, wide receiver
Jihad Marks explained, “We just need to execute
better. Offensively, I thought the coaches put
together a great game plan prior to the game. We
missed out on a couple catches, throws, and blocks.
We got stuffed on 4th down, and the defense had
a couple of short fields. I think if we just limit mistakes
and stop shooting ourselves in the foot we’ll
be good.”