PIedmont Middle School Sports, Oct. 8-12

Game reports from the PMS Boosters:

8th Grade Highlanders Volleyball

The Highlanders remained undefeated after a win against Walnut Creek Intermediate on Thursday, Oct 9. The Highlanders took the first game 25-22 behind excellent play, especially a nice serve run from Sabrina Kim, but dropped the second game 25-16. The girls regrouped and came on strong in the third game. Serving, passing were on the mark and the Highlanders won the deciding game 15-9.

8th Grade Football

The Highlander 8th grade flag football team avenged their only this loss this season to Stanley. In Tuesday’s rematch the Highlanders shut out Stanley 14-0. The defense was led by Chris Conn who knocked down many pass attempts and made many tackles. Other outstanding players on defense were Cade Becker and Will Jiang, who made many stops on defense, and Max Manalo-Leclair, who pressured the Stanley quarterback all duing the game.

The offensive line led by Christian Turner, Jacob Watson and Max ML provided great pass protection as Nick Pacult completed passes of 20 yards to Andrew Meredith, a 15-yard touchdown pass to Quinn Porter, and a point conversion to Meredith. The second touchdown was a 25-touchdown pass from Pacult to Meredith. Later in the game Becker intercepted two passes that sealed
the fate for Stanley.

The Highlanders' record is now 5-1-1.

7th Grade Flag Football - PMS Pounds Willard 38-0

PMS ground Willard to dust 38-0 in 7th grade flag football on a cool day at Coaches Field. Piedmont was able to execute, while Willard was execution. They couldn't make a play and they couldn't stop a play. PMS's 6:15 a.m. football practices really paid off last Thursday!

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