After six highschool soccer video games for No. 1-ranked Mater Dei, you may say this: Quarterback Sprint Beierly is making weekly progress, which must be scary for future opponents.
Protected by the Monarchs’ distinctive offensive line, Beierly accomplished 19 of twenty-two passes for 290 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-6 victory over rival Servite on Friday night time. He was 12-of-15 passing for 178 yards within the first half. On his 26-yard landing move to Koen Parnell, he had shut to 6 seconds within the pocket earlier than releasing the ball to his open goal.
“We had a great game plan and it came together,” Beierly mentioned. “I’m feeling comfortable. I can’t do anything without our offensive line. They’re a special piece to the offense.”
There was a 53-yard strike to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt during which Beierly, a switch from Chaparral who has dedicated to Washington, threw an ideal deep spiral. Everybody is aware of Mater Dei can run the ball, and with Beierly gaining confidence, an improved passing assault will make the 6-0 Monarchs even harder to beat.
Koen Parnell of Mater Dei catches a 26-yard landing move as Servite’s Brandon Mosqueda can’t attain ball.
(Craig Weston)
Mater Dei is definitely on the appropriate path to success. The Monarchs dominated a Servite crew that got here in 6-0. The Friars’ offense has been restricted to working the ball with Quaid Carr whereas ready for quarterback Leo Hannan to return from an damage. However that didn’t work in opposition to a Mater Dei protection with an excessive amount of velocity and bulk up entrance.
What a move by Sprint Beierly. 53 yards to Kayden Dixon-Wyatt. Then Jordon Davison scored on 5-yard run. 1:46 left in first. Mater Dei 6, Servite 0 pic.twitter.com/3zcrWDSmWD
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) October 12, 2024
The sport was performed on the grass discipline at Mt. San Antonio Faculty. “I haven’t seen grass in ages,” Mater Dei first-year coach Raul Lara mentioned. “This is a beautiful facility.” Mater Dei performed on grass final 12 months on the Coliseum when it defeated St. John Bosco within the Division 1 championship sport.
Lara has been stressing to his crew to take care of its focus as a substitute of looking forward to a showdown in opposition to St. John Bosco on Oct. 25. That could be a sensible technique contemplating the Trinity League’s expertise from prime to backside.
“We try to get better each day. We don’t worry about the future,” Lara mentioned.
OK this landing goes to the Mater Dei offensive line. Sprint Beierly to Koen Parnell. 13-0 Mater Dei. Beierly is seven for seven passing for 117 yards. pic.twitter.com/iv5ys5JY8R
— eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) October 12, 2024
Servite’s secondary was left helpless at instances as a result of Beierly was given a lot of a cushion together with his move safety, permitting him choices any quarterback would dream about. Mater Dei held a 16-0 halftime lead. The Friars have been restricted to 27 yards dashing and eight yards passing within the first half. Within the second half, they lastly scored with 52 seconds left on a brief landing run by Carr.
Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of Mater Dei makes a one-handed landing catch within the third quarter in opposition to Servite.
(Craig Weston)
Within the third quarter, Beierly accomplished all seven of his passes, with Dixon-Wyatt making a one-handed 26-yard landing catch and Gavin Honore getting a six-yard landing reception. Dixon-Wyatt caught 5 passes for 113 yards.
“We’ll see them in November,” a Servite assistant instructed his gamers.
Servite performs St. John Bosco subsequent Friday at SoFi Stadium. Mater Dei performs at JSerra.
