EAGLE FOOTBALL 35 SA CENTRAL CATHOLIC 18

Cardenas turned into a one-man wrecking crew with 234 total yards and three touchdowns while Lewis delivered two decisive fourth quarter scoring strikes to Henderson as Eagle Football opened the district race with a slamdance defense that dictated the major moments.

The initial shock of lightning from Lewis to Henderson came four plays into the fourth quarter. The game-breaking receiver took a quick hit in the right flat, pivoted to the outside, and detonated up the sideline untouched for a 44-yard pitch-and-catch that pushed the Eagles in front 28-18. The burst immediately answered a Central Catholic score that had closed the count to a threatening margin.

Following an essential end zone interception from Davis, Cardenas bullied and banged four times in a clock-killing drive that churned more than four minutes of game time before Lewis suddenly dialed in Henderson (six receptions for 147 yards) alone in the Central Catholic secondary for their second 44-yard tag-team explosion for points. Lewis’ 20th touchdown toss sealed the decision with a so long baby goodbye The Blasters could appreciate.