Redwoods defeats Hartnell 63-18

The game between Hartnell and Redwoods on September 14, 2024, was a one-sided affair with Redwoods dominating the field and securing a convincing 63-18 victory over Hartnell. The game showcased the offensive prowess of Redwoods, with Bryton Livingston leading the charge with five touchdown passes and one rushing touchdown.

The scoring started early in the first quarter with Dominic Chavez catching an 11-yard pass from Adam Shaffer for Hartnell, but Redwoods quickly responded with three consecutive touchdown passes from Livingston to Anthony Aguirre, Glen Williams Jr., and Paxton Page, giving them a 21-6 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Hartnell managed to score two more touchdowns in the second quarter, with Adam Shaffer running for a 23-yard touchdown and connecting with Isaiah Duarte for a 5-yard pass. However, Redwoods continued to dominate with Livingston throwing two more touchdown passes to extend their lead to 35-18 at halftime.

The second half saw Redwoods continue their offensive onslaught, with Livingston running for a 21-yard touchdown, Williams Jr. returning a punt 86 yards for a touchdown, and Hank Ollenberger running for an 8-yard touchdown. Auggie Wilrich also added a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to seal the victory for Redwoods.

Overall, Redwoods displayed a balanced offensive attack with Livingston leading the passing game and multiple players contributing to the rushing attack. The defense also played a crucial role in the victory, limiting Hartnell's offense and forcing turnovers.

In terms of statistics, Redwoods had a total of 512 yards of offense compared to Hartnell's 286 yards. Redwoods also had a higher third-down efficiency at 69% compared to Hartnell's 29%. The time of possession was also in favor of Redwoods, with 32 minutes and 50 seconds compared to Hartnell's 25 minutes and 16 seconds.

Individually, Livingston had an impressive performance with 262 passing yards and five touchdown passes. Isaiah Hemmings led the rushing attack with 110 yards, while Kaleb Price was the top receiver with 82 yards.

Defensively, Redwoods had a strong showing with Conner Long leading the team with nine total tackles and one sack. Ian Richter also contributed with seven total tackles and one interception.

In conclusion, Redwoods' dominant performance against Hartnell showcased their strength on both sides of the ball and solidified their position as a formidable team in the Amereican Division. With Livingston leading the offense and a strong defensive effort, Redwoods will be a team to watch as the season progresses.