The Mesa College football team won its season opener 47-0 over San Bernardino Valley College on Saturday at Henley Brothers Field.

The Olympians tallied 306 total yards after 67 total offensive plays and averaged 4.6 yards per play. The quarterback play of Richie Comenero III, James Odom, and Tyson Lang combined for 233 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. 

Richie Colmenero III was 7-11 for 125 yards with a long of 48, 1 passing touchdown, and 2 rushing scores. James Odom was 8-16 for 88 yards with a long of 24 and 2 passing touchdowns. Odom also scored from the ground with 12:48 to go in the second quarter. Tyson Lang was 5-6 for 20 yards with a long of 10. 

On the ground, Tavian Tate led the group with 69 yards, averaged 5.8 per carry and a long of 46 yards. 

The stellar play of the defense held the Wolverines offense under 86 total yards (76 passing, 10 rushing). 

Mesa's Jayden Cortel led the team with 5 total tackles (2 solo) and an interception. 

Ryan Black, Tyeron Washington, Ryan Odom, and Adrian Davis all contributed with one sack, while Bryen Spaulding turned in two. Andrew Batalla and Jordan Dwyer both recorded an interception. 

We will have head coach Gary Watkins Jr on shortly to discuss the game…

Go Olympians

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