Excel Christian’s defense came up with a game-saving stop late on Saturday afternoon, sealing an 18-14 season-opening non-league home win over Sierra Lutheran. The Warriors’ defense was impressive all afternoon. It held the Falcons to just 129 yards of offense. Excel Christian (1-0, 0-0) is off this week before going on the road. next Saturday to play Loyalton (0-1) … [Read more...]
2017 Sparks Tribune Prep Football Preview
A compilation of all content in the 2017 Sparks Tribune Prep Football … [Read more...]
Excel Christian Preview: Private 1A program building in sixth year
Young group beginning to mature coming off first winning season Excel Christian did something odd last year. The 1A private school on Baring Boulevard that plays eight-man football scored exactly as many points as it allowed (271). That doesn’t mean the Warriors won as many games as they lost. The snuck one game above .500, finishing with a 5-4 overall record. It was … [Read more...]
Shoup Shots: USL to Reno 1868 FC: Oops, Prep football practice begins, Miami should have signed Kaep?
Games are rarely won or lost in the first 30 minutes, regardless of sport. Clichés dictate contests are decided in the waning moments. That wasn’t the case for Reno 1868 FC last Wednesday in Oklahoma City as the referee was far-too-quick to un-holster his red card and left the visiting side down a man for the final hour of the match, a 1-0 loss. The call against Fatai … [Read more...]
Warriors’ perfect start ends abruptly
Excel Christian took a perfect 4-0, 1-0 record to Virginia City on Saturday afternoon for its first road game of the season. The Warriors, who play eight-man football in the 1A Northern – West, left 4-1, 1-1. The Muckers (5-0, 3-0) scored 38 points in the first quarter and went on to win, 51-0. Virginia City finished with 429 yards of offense. Excel will face … [Read more...]
Warriors win third straight
Excel Christian is on a three-game winning streak to start the season. The Warriors (3-0, 1-0) forced four turnovers on Thursday at home to erase a three-touchdown deficit against Smith Valley (2-2, 0-2) and came out on top, 37-30. Sophomore running back Jeshua Fixel had a big day in the comeback win, going for 228 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries. The … [Read more...]
Warriors top Silver Stage, 38-22, for second straight win
Excel Christian put its non-league schedule to bed on Saturday afternoon with a 38-22 home win over Silver Stage. The Warriors improved to 2-0. The Nigthawks dropped to 0-1. Sophomore running back Jeshua Drexel ran for 116 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. He also caught five passes for 60 yards. Senior quarterback Noah Denson was 5-of-17 through the air for 85 … [Read more...]
Excel Christian routes Loyalton in opener, 48-22
Excel Christian started its season on a positive note Saturday afternoon, rolling to a 48-22 non-league home win over Loyalton (Calif.). The Warriors (1-0, 0-0) led just 7-6 at the half before exploding in the second half. Sophomore running back Jeshua Fixel ran for 131 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries and also did damage in the return game. He took his lone … [Read more...]