David Anderson had a big night catching the ball on offense, but it was his interception in the end zone with 39 seconds remaining that sent the homecoming crowd home happy as Channel Islands High came from behind to beat Oxnard 25-21 on Friday night at Ken Benefield Stadium. <\/p>\n
The Raiders (2-4, 1-0) won the Pacific View League opener, while Oxnard dropped to 1-5 overall, 0-1 in league. <\/p>\n
The Channel Islands defense came up with big plays all game, snaring two interceptions and recovering three Oxnard fumbles to help the Raiders overcome a 21-16 halftime deficit. <\/p>\n
Anderson, a senior wide receiver and defensive back, had six catches for 93 yards and one touchdown. Senior quarterback Ricky Estrada completed 9 of 17 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown, and also rushed for 13 yards and two touchdowns. Senior running back and homecoming king AJ Oto lead Raiders rushers with 96 yards on 21 carries, and also had an interception on defense. <\/p>\n
The comeback began in the third quarter. Channel Islands began a drive that would traverse 76 yards in 14 plays and span the quarters. The Raiders picked up four first downs and junior kicker Ernesto Reyna made a 30-yard field goal from the right hash to cut the deficit to 21-19 with 10:18 to play in the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n
On the ensuing drive, a well-rested Raiders defense forced a fumble that senior defensive lineman Ricardo Lopez recovered at the Oxnard 33-yard line. Five plays later, Estrada escaped pressure and raced free for a 15-yard touchdown run, giving Channel Islands a 25-21 lead as fireworks shot off from the baseball diamond with 6:15 remaining. <\/p>\n
Oxnard had two opportunities to rally, first getting stopped on a fourth-and-3 on its own 31 yard-line. The defense held Channel Islands to a 29-yard field-goal attempt that failed when the snap sailed over the holders head. <\/p>\n
With its final opportunity, Oxnard drove 64 yards in 10 plays, getting to the Channel Islands 14-yard line. A holding penalty set the Yellowjackets back, and Andersons interception sealed the game. <\/p>\n
Oxnard opened the scoring on its second drive of the game, getting great field position after a sack by sophomore defensive lineman Andre Bellamy forced Channel Islands to punt from its own end zone. Sophomore running back Raymond Caldera picked up all 39 yards on four carries, the capper being a 2-yard run for his first touchdown to give Oxnard a 7-0 lead. <\/p>\n
Channel Islands drew even when junior defensive lineman Bobby Isaia forced a fumble that junior defensive lineman Ricky Blancarte recovered at the Oxnard 37-yard line. Two plays later, Estrada found Anderson for a 35-yard touchdown pass up the near sideline to knot the score. The teams stood level 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. <\/p>\n
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