Rodney Thompson keys Palomar in 36-13 win over Grossmont College
By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA-Saturday October 5, 2019-The Palomar Comets snapped a 3 game losing streak as qb and former St. Augustine product Rodney Thompson who scored 1 touchdown run of 1 yards and threw 25 completions out of 37 attempts for 316 yards along with 2 touchdown passes of 39 yards to Isaiah Batton who had 7 receptions for 85 yards and to 5 yards to former El Camino product Joey Armentrout who registered 4 receptions for 34 yards as they defeated the Griffins of Grossmont College by 36-14 score.
Rodney Thompson: "We had an early lead which slowed us down a bit as our defense did the work on recovering turnovers which helped out a lot." "On my first touchdown I used a bootleg as our offensive line opened the holes for me as I ran in for the second score of the game." " For the first touchdown play to put us up 7-0, I threw a 39 yard pass to Isaiah Batton which was a seam route as their safeties were left open but we have a good run for the catch."
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Other Palomar Comet performers Daishawn Lee 4 carries for 17 yards scored on a 1 yard run, former Mission Hills Grizzly Damon Wigand 10 carries for 41 yards scored on a 3 yard run, Noah Lopez 30 yard field goal.
Head Football Coach at Palomar Joe Early: "Rodney is coming into his own this season in his first year he took a redshirt season, in 2018 the former St. Augustine's star started the first game was out for the season with an injury." "This is his first full season as quarterback in 2 years which is good to get him going as he passed well for over 300 yards when he can move those chains, a lot of good things will happen for us tonight."
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"Damon Wigand out of Mission Hills rush the ball very well today as our offensive line can block which makes the running back's job a lot easier, I felt that we can get the running backs that can run the ball we have to find the creases and the offensive lineman stand on their blocks getting to the first level can get some chunks of yardage.
The Comets improved to 2-3 on the season have won 6 games in a row over Grossmont, the Griffins last win over Palomar was in 2013. Next week they have a bye and in 2 weeks will take on Mount San Antonio College on 10-19-19