It went from bad to worse to how much more worse can this possibly get for the Long Beach City College football team in Saturday's 42-0 loss to visiting Golden West.
Five LBCC turnovers led directly to 29 Rustler points and the special teams struggled all day, mishandling two snaps and allowing a punt return for a score.
Long Beach's defense played admirably but was put in impossible situations all day by the offense and special teams. Following turnovers, stalled drives or special teams mistakes, GWC began drives at the Long Beach 25, 14 and 46 and its own 48 and 47. In the second half, LBCC limited Golden West to nine points and held the Rustlers scoreless inside the 20 twice.
The Vikings visit Orange Coast next week.
Vikings routed in opener
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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