The Lady Chieftains took the field Thursday evening to face off against the Ravens. Despite a slow first half, the Chieftains came out firing on all cylinders in the second half and never looked back. With big plays, disciplined defense, and steady execution, Clairemont rolled to a 45–13 victory over Canyon Crest.

Offensive Highlights

• Sophomore Abby Mora led the way, throwing for 219 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception.
• Senior Alexis Benjamin added an extra spark under center, passing for 89 yards and 1 touchdown.
• Their 5 touchdowns were spread across the roster, with scores from Seniors Camryn Walton and Benjamin, Freshman Kacey Otterman, and Junior Janelle “Nelly” Darensburg.
• Receiving standout, Otterman, had a breakout night. She hauled in 7 receptions for 136 yards and racked up 6 conversions to keep the chains moving towards the end zone.

Defensive Highlights

• The defense put on a strong showing with 30 tackles recorded as a unit. Sophomore Lily Rubio accounted for 5 of those tackles and 1 pass breakup as she locked down the corner.
• The secondary shined further with 2 interceptions, both by Benjamin, including one returned for 36 yards and a score.
• The Chieftains also locked down the passing game with 3 pass breakups, keeping the Ravens’ offense off balance all evening.

Up Next

Clairemont returns home on Tuesday, 9/30, as they take on league opponents, the Hoover Cardinals. Kickoff is set for 4:00pm.