RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Cordova Lancers concluded their 2024 season with a 55-0 loss at Grant High School last Friday, Nov. 1.

In a game that saw periods of pouring rain, intermittent power outages inside the stadium, and a strong offensive showing by the Pacers (7-3 overall, 5-0 Metro League), the Lancers (5-5 overall, 2-4 Metro League) never found their footing with the contest getting out of hand early. The Pacers scored 27 first quarter points, including three scores coming on the ground. Grant would take a 42-0 lead into halftime and ultimately cruise to victory. 

Cordova struggled to muster any offense in this one, tallying just 73 yards of total offense. The loss was the fourth in a row to end the year for the Lancers, which surely is disappointing to a team that started the season with three consecutive wins before entering Metro League competition. 

There are plenty of positives to draw from this season, however. Under second-year head coach JP Dolliver, the Lancers enjoyed their most successful full season since 2018. Although the year may not have ended the way they had hoped, it appears the best is yet to come for a young Lancers squad full of underclassmen who played critical roles on a team that will only continue to improve. 

Sophomore dual threat quarterback Trey Wallace figures to yet again march the Lancers into battle next fall after accumulating 1516 total yards of offense, with 14 total touchdowns to lead the team. On the ground, sophomore tailback Zachary Mcintire was second on the team in rushing yards (334) and added five scores of his own. Junior wide receiver Damaje Moses led the team in receptions with 24, while compiling 330 receiving yards and two scores and appears ready to improve those numbers next season. 

Defensively, junior defensive tackle Julian Drahn led the team in tackles (74), tackles for loss (17.0) and sacks (8.0), and will be relied upon to anchor Cordova's defense once more. Sophomore Masiyah Mejia was second on the team in tackles with 65, including 7.0 tackles for loss and also recorded one sack. 

Overall, the season should be looked at in a very positive light. The Lancers are on the upswing, and supporters should already be excited for next year.