By David A. Willauer-Friday, November 4, 2016-
San Marcos High School-San Marcos, CA: For the first time since 2004 the Discovery Bowl Trophy goes back to the Knights of San Marcos High School as they came back from a 10-0 deficit on Sam Dixon’s 14 carries for 70 yards scored on a 14 yard touchdown run and Eric Cavatano’s 40 yard field in the first quarter.
San Marcos Josh Bornes on the win: It was a great win for our squad tonight and a team effort, “I did this for my family and the school.” “For 12 years we finally worked hard to claim the Discovery Bowl Trophy.” “Kyle Phillips called the play for my winning touchdown which was a swing sweep to the left and as I caught the ball for the win I carried my team to the win.”
The Knights came back at 10-7 in the second quarter as qb Bryce Bolin (Named Co MVP of the Discovery Bowl game) 12 completions out of 21 attempts for 164 yards threw a 73 yard pass to Kyle Phillips (5 receptions for 98) and threw the go ahead touchdown with 18 seconds left to Josh Bornes(Co MVP of the Discovery Bowl) 2 receptions for 22 yards for 13 yards with the PAT good by Eric Cavatano to make the final score 14-10 in favor of the Knights of San Marcos as they claim the Discovery Bowl Trophy.
Ty Rogers led the Knights of San Marcos in rushing as he carried the ball 11 times for 60 yards.
