By David A. Willauer, Contributing Writer
Former Oceanside High product Matt Romero had one of the biggest days of his football career as he ran for a 15 yard touchdown along with 26 completions out of 42 attempts for 368 yards along with touchdown passes of 2 yards to Rashad Harper (1 reception for 2 yards), 28 yards to Johnny Arzola 2 receptions for 36 yards, 13 yards to Nate Johnson, (6 receptions for 112 yards) and 13 yards to Marquis Williams (3 receptions for 46 yards) paced the Comets of Palomar College to an opening day win over Southwestern College by a 38-31 score.
Issiah Aguero led the Comets at 1-0 in rushing as he carried the ball 16 times for 47 yards. The Comets will take on the Pirates of Santa Monica College next Saturday.
