With senior quarterback Anthony Armendariz working the Gaels down the field, tight end TJ Costello rushed for a pair of touchdowns - one four yards and one five - before halftime. The game was neck-and-neck through three quarters, each side answering the other’s score. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group) 12 : Dublin quarterback Anthony Armendariz (2) is sacked by Campolindo in the third quarter of their North Coast Section Division II first-round playoff game at Campolindo High School in Moraga, Calif., on Friday, Nov. On the next drive, Weaver found Mascheroni open down the sideline for a 63-yard touchdown pass to tie the game. “I don’t have to do much, just throw it up there.”ĭublin got off to a quick start with wide receiver Brandon Burns returning the opening kick 90 yards for a touchdown, giving the Gaels a 7-0 lead seconds into the game. “Our chemistry took off because this guy is a freak,” Weaver said of Mascheroni. They also connected to create most of the Cougars’ offense. The pair connected for two third-down conversions to extend their dominant fourth-quarter drive.
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While the run game had grown into one of Campo’s strengths this season with Palamountain, their offense rode on the chemistry and efficacy of quarterback Dashiell Weaver and wide receiver Robbie Mascheroni. Dublin made their first NCS appearance since 2017, now eliminated after a 6-5 season. Campo also moves to 12-1 against the Gaels since 2004, now winning 11 straight against their former league rivals. This extends the Cougars’ win streak this season to five - their last loss coming on Oct.
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With the win, Macy notched his 10th straight first-round playoff victory as the Cougars’ head coach and the team its 15th straight playoff appearance. We squeezed out just enough running game to drain the clock. He was all we had left, we were short bodies.
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“Rittmann, at the end, he ran hard but he was wearing down. We lost Palamountain, so we knew we were going to be limited,” Cougars coach Kevin Macy said after the game. 12 : Campolindo quarterback Dashiell Weaver (9) runs for yardage while being tackled by Dublin’s Gary Cabida (4) in the first quarter of their North Coast Section Division II first-round playoff game at Campolindo High School in Moraga, Calif., on Friday, Nov. Senior running back Max Rittmann collected key carries to wind the clock down, helping keep the ball out of the Gaels’ hands and preserve the two-score lead. The Cougars faced a Dublin defense that features middle backer KJ Sweeney without their go-to running back Greg Palamountain, out with injury. NCS Division II playoffs: Campolindo Cougars defeat Dublin Gaels in first round