Crusader Coronation: Riordan leaves no doubt, dominates Serra to win first CCS Open Division championship
SAN JOSE When an errant Serra pass stuck to the outstretched hand of Archbishop Riordan cornerback wide receiver Cynai Thomas the Crusaders knew one thing that they had long since suspected Friday was their day Two weeks after falling into a two-touchdown hole in a de facto West Catholic Athletic League championship event against Serra it was Riordan who jumped out to an early two-score lead in the CCS Open Division championship tournament at San Jose City College But unlike in the last edition in San Mateo which turned into a thriller the Crusaders kept the pedal down on Friday continuously fortifying their advantage until it became insurmountable All that was left at the end was for Riordan to put the finishing touches on its - comment domination over Serra a highlight-reel defensive snag for Thomas who also grabbed two receiving touchdowns and one final kneeldown for quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr who had three TD passes Related Articles High school football Friday s Week scores Saturday s schedule Palo Alto football coach David DeGeronimo will not return says school wants fresh start Riordan quarterback Michael Mitchell Jr decommits from Vanderbilt reports Bay Area News Group boys athlete of the week Tucker Gavin Archbishop Mitty water polo Bay Area News Group girls athlete of the week Leann Jung James Logan volleyball To win an Open Division CCS title like that s something big Mitchell disclosed That s never happened before I know they had one Medium Division title in That was when I was born which is crazy But I m just so proud of this band and I m so happy for this school locality that we get to enjoy this success that football hasn t had for a while Archbishop Riordan's Michael Mitchell Jr holds the trophy up after Archbishop Riordan won against Serra during the CCS Open Division championship at San Jose City College in San Jose Calif on Friday Nov Shae Hammond Bay Area News Group Check back for updates to this story
