September 20, 2024

On Field Reporting | McCallum HS vs Elgin Wildcats HS on 9/20/24


The Knights lost 50-26 to the Wildcats. The half started with a touchdown by Elgin, then a 17-yard touchdown reception by senior wide receiver Mark Sanchez but with a failed 2-point conversion. After another touchdown by the Wildcats, Butler had another touchdown but couldn’t make the 2-point conversion to end the game.

The second quarter ended with McCallum down 29-6 to the Wildcats. To start the quarter, senior running back Mitchell Butler rushed for a 26 yard touchdown, but the Knights failed to score the 2-point conversion. During the rest of the quarter, Elgin scored four more touchdowns, but had a blocked extra point on one of their possessions, and picked off the Knights twice.

The Knights end the first quarter trailing 2-0 to the Elgin Wildcats. The Knights received to start the quarter but had a pass intercepted by the Wildcats. Elgin then forced McCallum to a safety. On the Wildcats’ next possession the Knights forced them to fumble and the ball was recovered by sophomore defensive back Ethan Roberts. McCallum was picked off on their next possession but held the Wildcats to 4th and 8, forcing them to punt.

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