Linebacker Noah Hernandez returned an interception 82 yards with less than a minute left in the first half to give Bellflower a 7-0 halftime lead over La Mirada in the Suburban League opener for both.
La Mirada had moved into scoring position as halftime approached, but quarterback Gerry Myers' pass was intercepted by Hernandez, who ran down the Matadore sideline and avoided Myers' tackle attempt near the La Mirada 40.
Bellflower gained just 71 first-half yards, the bulk of which came on a 62-yard run by Travis Newberry. Quarterbacks Swain Williams and Daniel Luque attempted only three passes in the half and completed none.
Bellflower leads LM at halftime
About the Bloggers
Prep Sports Editor Dave Werstine has worked in and around the greater Long Beach area covering high school sports since the mid-1980s. Dave sums up his own athletic career as a "Jack of all trades and a master of none." Whether the ball is kicked, hit or thrown, Dave enjoys being part of it. If you have game, e-mail opinions, story ideas or news tips to dave.werstine@dailybreeze.com.
David Felton is a lifelong sports fan who began covering prep athletics in 1990. He's lived and worked in Long Beach since 2000 and has developed a deep respect and appreciation for the athletic history of this community. Email him at dave.felton@dailybreeze.com.
Robert Morales began covering prep sports in the greater Long Beach area in 2007. When a local football coach asked him how he felt about reporting on preps after many years of covering boxing, auto racing and various other sports, he replied, "Hey, if I'm going to cover prep sports anywhere, I'm glad it's this area because of the level of athletics, the intensity displayed by the athletes and coaches and the support of the community." Email him at robert.morales@dailybreeze.com.
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