Chabot Football Hungry For More

The Chabot College football team, which rolled out a devastating spread offense in a 41-24 win over visiting Siskiyous to open the season, will face a tough test when the Gladiators travel to Reedley (1-0) on Saturday.
The Tigers are ranked 18th in the state JCAB Football Poll (20th in the CCCSIA) after rallying past host Shasta 47-28 in their opener. Chabot is ranked in the “others” category in two state polls.
Saturday’s kickoff is 1 p.m. at Orange Cove High School in Orange Cove (Reedley’s temporary home).
Two Chabot players — quarterback Kekoa Turangan (Leilehua-Hawaii) and slot receiver Damien Moun (Servite-Anaheim) are ranked in the state’s top five statistically. Turangan had a sensational season debut completing 31 of 41 passes (76 percent) for 429 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with 14 different receivers. Moun had a team-high 11 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns. Ismael Sanchez (San Leandro) had eight catches for 117 yards, including a 53-yard reception, along with six carries for 34 yards and two touchdowns.
Turangan, who also ran for a score, is No. 3 in the state in passing yards per game, and Moun is No. 4 in yards receiving per game. Moun was recognized as State Player of the Week for Pass Receptions.
Tuakoi Maho (Mt. Eden) led the Chabot defense with 10 total tackles, and Robert Porter (Granada) had a sack and six total tackles.
In its season opener, Reedley trailed 21-20 at halftime before scoring the game's final 20 points. Reedley took the lead for good with 3:15 left in the third quarter on a 1-yard plunge by quarterback Joshua Magana, who finished with 234 passing yards and three touchdowns.