Halftime: Crenshaw 33, Banning 0

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Barring a 180-degree turnaround from Banning, it looks like Crenshaw put this game away. The Cougars’ offense suddenly emerged, but none of their drives lasted more than five plays. It showed they were able to make the big play right away.

Here are the big plays:

1. Cougars’ De Anthony Thomas intercepted a pass from Banning quarterback Mason Napoleon for a 60-yard touchdown return with 8:19 left in the second quarter. Juan Rivera’s kick was blocked so the Cougars led 13-0. shiftiness and speed

2, 3. Crenshaw quarterback Marquis Thompson connected with wide receiver Noel Grigsby for a 32-yard and 35-yard touchdown pass. The first touchdown came at the 5:52 mark and put the Cougars up 20-0 after the extra point. The second touchdown happened on the Cougars’ next drive with 3:23 remaining. They led 26-0 because the extra kick sailed wide right following an illegal procedure call.

4. On Crenshaw’s last drive of the half, Geno Hall caught a 35-yard pass from Thompson and was tackled at the Pilot’s 21-yard line. Two plays later, Thomas ran 16 yards with 33 seconds remaining. The extra point gave the Cougars a comfortable 33-0 cushion.

--Mark Medina