Football: Big test for L.A. Salesian’s run defense
L.A. Salesian has made it to the Northeast Division championship game on Saturday night at home against San Luis Obispo Mission Prep, and the big question is whether Salesian will be able to slow down one of the state’s most productive running backs.
Patrick Laird of Mission Prep has rushed for 3,068 yards and 32 touchdowns. He’s had three games of more than 300 yards rushing.
Salesian has been a surprise under first-year Coach Angelo Jackson, who took over in August. He’s a former Compton College and Inglewood coach. He has three Arizona-bound defensive players ready to give it a try against Laird _ Marquis Ware, Rodney Carr and Jamardre Cobb.
Quarterback Blaise Booth has passed for 2,105 yards and 18 touchdowns for Salesian (11-2).
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