The Fallbrook Warriors took the over 2-hour long trek to Brawley to go to battle with the Wildcats on Friday night at Warne Field. A game that was tied 14-14 at the end of regulation, ended up going in favor of Brawley 20-14 after a missed field goal by Fallbrook on the opening drive of overtime play.
For the Warriors, sophomore half-back Marquise Washington opened up scoring in the game, taking a handoff 44-yards down the field for a touchdown, and was one of the Warriors’ primary rushers Friday night. Senior quarterback Josh McBroom made effective throws all night long and also called his own number, taking it 12-yards for the touchdown to even up the game at 14.
For the Wildcats, junior quarterback Ethan Gutierrez (10-16 on 64 yards passing, eight carries for 52 yards) accounted for Brawley’s first score of the game, a 36-yard rushing touchdown, tying the game at 7. Junior fullback Tanner Carranza was Brawley’s leading rusher (102 yards), and had a 42-yard rushing touchdown making the score 14-7 in favor of the Wildcats. Senior running back Isaiah Young had the Wildcats’ game-winning touchdown in overtime, taking the ball in from 5-yards out.
With their second loss within one-score in a row, Fallbrook falls to 2-4 on the season. The Warriors will have a bye this week, but will resume play on October 8, with their second Valley league matchup of the season against the Valley Center Jaguars.
With the victory, and their 4th-straight win, Brawley improves to 4-2 on the season. The Wildcats will open up Imperial Valley league play this Friday when they take the short ride to El Centro to take on the Southwest Eagles.
Watch our broadcast highlights from this down-to-the-wire overtime victory from the Brawley Wildcats over the Fallbrook Warriors with Will Torrez and Ron Rubio calling the action.
