Hercules, CA- Taking on De Anza of Richmond at Hercules HS the Cardinals erupted for 3 first quarter TDs and never looked back en route to a 59-7 victory to go 4-0 on the year.
The tone was set early as Newman marched down the field on their opening possession. The 12 play drive culminated on a Zach Homan rushing touchdown to make it 7-0.

Newman would score again on their second and third possessions alternating Jayson Colter and Wyatt Knechtle at quarterback.  De Anza was unable to mount a threat offensively and Newman led 21-0 after one.

Both Qbs played well and accounted for 3 passing TDs on the night, one by Colter and two by Knechtle.  Colter finished 4 of 9 for 80 yards and Knechtle 7 of 10 for 92 yards.

Newman displayed great balance on offense rushing for 140 yards, 109 coming from Homan on 22 carries and passing for 172 yards.

Coach Richard Sanchez was most pleased with the teams toughness and effort despite the lopsided score early on.  He highlighted two pick sixes on defense and a punt return TD by Jonah Bertoli on special teams.  Sophomore Dylan Webb had one int return for a score and Jamari Gentry had the other.

Penalties were Coach Sanchez's only concern as the team has a tendency to be over aggressive in some situations but the young team continues to develop in that area.  

Defense was solid for Newman amassing 4 sacks, 2 Ints and getting off the field 10 of 11 times on third down.

Newman scored on all but two possessions on the night, one on a pick and one a missed field goal.  Patrick Gardener came back after the miss hit the upright ans hit one from 35 yards out. 

Senior Kyle Stoesser caught his first career touchdown while sophomores Jonah Bertoli and Semere Behre each caught 3 passes. Bertoli had 2 TDs and Behre 1 for the Newman air attack.

Coach Sanchez praised the effort and attitude of De Anza. Despite the miss match they played out the game with effort, which eventually resulted in a running clock.

Newman plays next week in the East Bay again as they take on St. Mary's of Berkeley on Saturday afternoon.