Serra used a balanced offense with a stifling defense to remain undefeated in the West Catholic Athletic League with a 28-7 victory over Valley Christian on Saturday in San Mateo.
The Padres scored the game's first four touchdowns to take an insurmountable 28-0 early in the fourth quarter. Valley Christian's offense was only able to total 133 total yards from scrimmage as their lone score came late in the final quarter.
Serra's defense has kept all three WCAL opponents in single digits even without their top defensive prospect, Matt Dickerson who is still nursing a back injury. The Padres committed all three turnovers in the game but was not hurt by them. The offense was run-oriented as Kava Cassidy netted 133 yards on 24 carries with a touchdown.
The Warriors were one dimensional with a run attack that was without Kirk Johnson. Junior Tre Mccloud filled in with 66 yards rushing on 23 carries. The defense kept things close early but was worn down as the offense had too many short drives that resulted in seven total punts.
Serra's win leaves only Archbishop Mitty and the Padres as the two undefeated teams in league play with a premature but possible regular season finale that could determine the league title. Another premature possibility is that Serra runs the table in the regular season and the postseason to set up a rematch with De La Salle. The Padres are poised to make a deep run in the postseason as the team is balanced enough to do so.
VC is staring at a three game losing streak as it faces Bellarmine next week. If the passing game does not keep opposing defenses honest, the Warriors will have to lean on the defense. Valley Christian looks to be a middle of the pack team in a very tough WCAL season.
Matthew Fa'aita 5-foot-10, 190 pounds QB Serra (2014): Fa'aita is a dual threat quarterback even though he is a bit undersized. He had two fourth down touchdown passes that accounted for the first half scoring. Fa'aita passed for 128 yards and rushed for 22 yards.
Kava Cassidy 6-foot-0, 160 pounds RB Serra (2015): Cassidy is the featured running back as he went over 100 yards for the fifth straight game. He is averaging 109 yards per game and has seven rushing touchdowns for the season. With additional bulk, Cassidy could garner college interest.
Kelepi Lataimua 5-foot-7, 160 pounds RB Serra (2016): Lataimua only ran once but it resulted in a 60 yard rushing touchdown. The sophomore is the team's second leading rusher. He provides a solid second option to Cassidy.
Matt Dickerson 6-foot-5, 275 pounds DT Serra (2014): Committed to Notre Dame, Dickerson was not in pads for the game as he has yet to play in the season. From various resources, Dickerson had his back injury reevaluated. He probably will play later in the season.
Tre Mccloud RB Valley Christian (2015): The junior running back was the primary offensive option as Kirk Johnson was not in action. Mccloud had 66 yards rushing to lead the Warriors. Mccloud also made one reception as he can be an all around back and will complement Johnson well when the latter returns to action.
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