Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

  • By Ryan Kohn
  • | 11:40 p.m. November 18, 2016
  • East County
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Braden River's chance at redemption came up short.

The Pirates lost to Venice 64-42 Friday night. The Indians are the only team to beat Braden River this season, and they have now done it twice. 

Like the first game, Braden River struggled to slow the Indians' rushing attack. Venice running back Matthew "Speedy" Laroche ran for 281 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Bryce Carpenter racked up 267 rushing yards and tied the school record with six touchdowns.

When the Pirates managed to put Venice in unfavorable situations, they failed to get off the field. Venice converted 12 of 16 third downs, and went 3-for-4 on fourth down.

After the game, Curt Bradley gave credit to the Indians' offensive line, saying it did a good job of getting to the second level of the defense and opening holes for Venice's weapons. 

Braden River senior running back Raymond Thomas made the most of his last game as a Pirate. Thomas ran for 113 yards and three touchdowns on just 13 carries. Thomas also caught 3 passes for 65 yards. 

Braden River senior linebacker Noah Arce is comforted by junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
Braden River senior linebacker Noah Arce is comforted by junior linebacker Chase Knopf.
Braden River junior Tyrone Collins hangs on to a catch despite taking a hit.
Braden River junior Tyrone Collins hangs on to a catch despite taking a hit.
Braden River senior quarterback Louis Colosimo warms up.
Braden River senior quarterback Louis Colosimo warms up.
Braden River wideout Craivon Koonce and quarterback Louis Colosimo signal for a touchdown.
Braden River wideout Craivon Koonce and quarterback Louis Colosimo signal for a touchdown.
Braden River junior defensive back Tyrone Collins.
Braden River junior defensive back Tyrone Collins.
Braden River running back Deshaun Fenwick makes a diving catch.
Braden River running back Deshaun Fenwick makes a diving catch.
Braden River senior running back Raymond Thomas.
Braden River senior running back Raymond Thomas.
Braden River quarterback Louis Colosimo slings a pass downfield.
Braden River quarterback Louis Colosimo slings a pass downfield.
Braden River running back Deshaun Fenwick runs for a first down.
Braden River running back Deshaun Fenwick runs for a first down.
Braden River coach Curt Bradley.
Braden River coach Curt Bradley.
Braden River senior wideout Taj Speights gets his face mask pulled by a Venice defender. No penalty was called.
Braden River senior wideout Taj Speights gets his face mask pulled by a Venice defender. No penalty was called.
Braden River seniors Raymond Thomas and Louis Colosimo celebrate a Thomas touchdown.
Braden River seniors Raymond Thomas and Louis Colosimo celebrate a Thomas touchdown.
Braden River senior wide receiver Taj Speight.
Braden River senior wide receiver Taj Speight.
Braden River junior running back Deshaun Fenwick puts his arms around seniors Louis Colosimo and Raymond Thomas.
Braden River junior running back Deshaun Fenwick puts his arms around seniors Louis Colosimo and Raymond Thomas.

 

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