JASON EPP

    • Leader & Times

The Turpin Cardinals dropped their second-straight game on a sloppy, rain-soaked field at the Shattuck Indians, 24-16. Shattuck broke the tie with a touchdown in the game’s final minute to pull out the crucial district win.

Turpin gained 313 yards of offense and 13 first downs on 48 plays, while the defense surrendered 332 yards and 15 first downs. Cesar Quintana was 20 of 25 passing for 242 yards and a touchdown and rushed 15 times for 27 yards and a touchdown. Aaron Gandarilla caught six of those passes for 149 yards and a touchdown; Saul Alvarado caught six passes for 29 yards and rushed 7 times for 35 yards, Maz Garza caught six passes for 44 yards, and Mason Barnett gained 29 yards on three touches.

On the defensive side, Saul Alvarado had nine tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception; Daniel Ponce had 11 tackles, Teak Rorabaugh had ten tackles, Alex Alvarado had nine tackles, Manny Gonzales had seven tackles including one for loss, Aaron Ganarilla had seven tackles, Mason Barnett had six tackles including one for loss, and Roger Sierra had six tackles.

Turpin (7-2, 2-2) will host Boise City, Friday.