The Banner Staff
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MOUNTAIN VIEW —
First-year Central High head coach Colin Watkins knew he’d have a strong offense, but that defense would be the key in 2010.
Friday night, the Bronchos’ defense rose to the occasion and held Mountain View-Gotebo to 12 points en route to a 62-12 45-rule in the third quarter.
“I think we definitely showed out potential on defense,” Watkins said. “It was a good start. We shut down their run and other than a few pass plays, a few missed coverages, we did a good job. That’s what we needed to see.”
Quarterback Kyler Newton racked up stats in both the passing and running games. Newton finished the night 15-of-24 passing for 220 yards and five touchdowns. He had 14 rushes for 122 yards and two TDs, including a 67-yard run.
Watkins was quick to praise his offensive line for the Bronchos’ production.
“Our offensive line has kind of been a question mark so far, but they did a great job,” said Watkins. “Grant Tomlinson is a sophomore center who is filling in for Jarrett Sparks (broken fibula). That’s a new position for him and he did excellent.”
Ashton Wright scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one on an interception return. Jeremy Russell had the biggest game from a receiver standpoint with 116 yards on seven catches and four touchdowns.
“We had a couple of big plays,” Watkins said. “Ashton really stepped up for us as cornerback and Jeremy Russell locked it up at the other corner. Both of them had big games on the offensive side of the ball as well.
“Defensively, those two shut down their passing game. I thought Bryce Spencer had an excellent game at defensive end. And the physical impact that Craig Bernard brings is just incredible. He’s our middle linebacker and fullback and he just plays good, physical football on both sides of the ball.”
