Early start helps Warriors to 46-8 grid win over Cougars

Joe Naiman

Village News Reporter

The Oct. 14 home game was the third Valley League contest for Fallbrook High School’s football team this year. The Warriors trailed in their first two league games, although Fallbrook was able to pull out the victory both times. Fallbrook’s 46-8 victory Oct. 14 over Escondido included the Warriors scoring on their first five possessions.

“I was happy that we did what we wanted to do. We started fast,” said Fallbrook head coach Ross Johnson. “It was good to see us score early and often in the first half.”

Gabe Mendoza, who is normally the starting right guard, w...