The Covina Colts defeated the Diamond Bar Brahmas 49-32 in the second week of Hacienda League play. The Colts improve their league record to 2-0. The Brahmas are still looking to pick up their first win of the 2024 season and are 0-2 in league action.

The Brahmas turned the ball over on their first two consecutive possessions of the game and Covina capitalized on both turnovers by scoring touchdowns. The Colts took the early 14-0 lead in the first quarter.

Diamond Bar cut the deficit in half as quarterback Quinton Mendoza threw a 7-yard pass to Zein Abdelaziz for the touchdown. Diamond Bar trailed Covina 14-7 with 10 seconds left in the first quarter.

However, Covina would go on to score one more and take a 21-7 lead into halftime.

Diamond Bar is on the road next week and will play Los Altos on Thursday night. Covina is at home to play the Walnut Mustangs.

Game Stats:

Passing – (Covina) Jake Duronslet : 17 of 21, 206 yards 5 TD’s

(Diamond Bar) Quinton Mendoza : 11 for 18, 197 yards, 2 interceptions, 2 TD’s

Rushing – (Covina) Gatsbee Gumban : 21 carries, 221 yards, 2TD’s

(Diamond Bar) Issac Insuasti : 10 carries, 60 yards

Photos by: Anthony Sarinana