St. Augustine Fl- Menendez (1-0) exploaded early with a powerful offensive attack over Ridgeview and never looked back as they defeated Ridgeview in their season opener 43-0. Sophomore Christian Coleman had two rushing touchdowns and rushed for 146 yards in his season debut. Watch out for him this year! Junior Kani Harris added another touchdown and also caught a 15 yard touchdown pass from Bryce Petellat.
Quarterback Cason Blanco had a 60-yard touchdown run to conclude the first half. The running game was led by a stable of backs with Coleman, Harris, Zahki James, Chase Anderson and Julian Quintero. Tight End Michael Boccio also added a touchdown in a Goaline situation recovering a fumble. Boccio secured the ball for a Falcon score early in the third quarter.
Defensively the Falcons were led by Quintero, Joseph Soto, Noah Lawless, Maddoxx Lehman, Frankie Morabito, and Liam Malloy. Malloy had an interception early in the game. “It was a complete team effort,” said Falcon head coach Matt Potak.
Now the Falcons get ready for a much anticipated matchup with Englewood (1-0), who defeated Paxon 35-6 Friday night. The game will feature two head coaches in Potak and Ram’s coach Zach Harbison, who both had winning records last year. They are rising young stars in coaching and have risen throughout the middle school ranks, to become high school coaches.
