Watsonville High, St. Francis High, Pajaro Valley High and Monte Vista Christian duked it out at the inaugural Apple City Jamboree on Friday night at Emmett M. Geiser Field.
The jamboree was a round-robin affair, meaning all four teams played one another in previews for upcoming matchups.
Watsonville and Pajaro Valley are set to square off in the 12th edition of the Belgard Kup Game next week back at Geiser Field, and the competitive juices were already flowing between the two teams.
Watsonville High’s James Sandoval makes a nice tackle on a Pajaro Valley High running back. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/7YB6TJaBDc
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
The Pajaro Valley High defense swarms Watsonville High’s Blake Mares. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/m8veEttmqF
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
Watsonville also got a peek of what St. Francis had to offer. The two squads are slated to meet at Geiser Field on Sept. 7. It will be the first game between the two Watsonville teams since 2011.
Watsonville High’s offensive line opens a massive hole for RB Xavier Marinez-Salgado, who scores a TD. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/QukLKQTOiX
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
St. Francis also got a look at Pajaro Valley’s defense, a unit the Sharks will see plenty of on Aug. 31 at Cabrillo College.
St. Francis High’s Andrew Seymour with a nice run to end the Sharks’ session against Pajaro Valley. More vids to come from Apple Cider Jambo. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/z2aZdnHyFq
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
Monte Vista Christian showcased a plethora of athletic weapons that new coach Jubenal Rodriguez will have to work with in his Wing-T offense.
Monte Vista Christian’s Dan Brierley breaks a couple tackles on a nice run against St. Francis High. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/63ihtH1xMW
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
M.V.C. junior quarterback Nate Renggli was as comfortable as could be throughout the night. It was an impressive feat, considering Friday was his first varsity action.
Monte Vista Christian QB Nate Renggli dishes on the Mustangs day at the Apple City Jamboree. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/bKdXwGT1yL
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
Watsonville junior quarterback Oscar Magaña also made his varsity debut. He was a soothing voice in the huddle, and made a couple of nice throws in the passing game, too.
Watsonville High QB Oscar Magaña wraps up the Wildcatz’s night in the Apple City Jamboree. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/eureUwY9v3
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
Pajaro Valley senior quarterback Max Arevalo was impressed by his entire team, including senior running back Russel Pablo.
Pajaro Valley High QB Max Arevalo breaks down the Grizzlies’ performance at the Apple City Jamboree. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/o4yzbeM4yf
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
St. Francis senior defensive back and wingback Andrew Seymour made several big plays on offense and defense. The two-way standout highlighted his team’s fight in the face of adversity.
St. Francis High’s Andrew Seymour talks about the Sharks day at the Apple City Jamboree. #RPsports pic.twitter.com/DYBpIKORDP
— Tony Nunez (@Tony_Nunez) August 18, 2018
