RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Cordova Lancers were dealt a 42-8 loss against Metro League rival Antelope on Oct. 10 inside Lancer Stadium but the biggest loss wasn't felt on the scoreboard. 

Trailing big with 9:04 remaining in the fourth quarter and Lancers' junior starting quarterback Trey Wallace on the sideline after exiting early in the second half with an ankle injury, the team was attempting to establish any sort of momentum.

With second-string quarterback TJ McDonald already not playing in the game due to a lower-body injury of his own, junior cornerback turned backup quarterback Terryn "TK" King was at the helm, trying desperately to make a play for his team. King would take the snap from under center and roll toward the Titans' sideline, only to be flung down awkwardly while attempting a pass by an Antelope defender.

Senior wide receiver Carnell Jones catches a Trey Wallace pass for a first down

King would remain down and motionless for several minutes with an undisclosed injury as trainers and coaches surrounded him.

Players on both sidelines took a knee, with King's Cordova teammates visibly shaken as an ambulance was eventually called in to take him to a nearby hospital. The exact injury was unclear, however, and Lancers' head coach JP Dolliver did not want to comment after the game as emotions were high and there were no further updates on his condition at press time. 

Both teams agreed to call the game at that point, with the Titans (2-5 overall, 2-1 Metro League) receiving the victory.

For the Lancers (3-4 overall, 1-2 Metro League), the loss snapped a two-game winning streak and put a dark cloud over what was previously a celebratory night as the school participated in its annual Homecoming game festivities.

Senior free safety Damajae Moses stops the Antelope ball carrier for a short gain.

The loss also dropped Cordova to fourth place in the Metro League and allowed Antelope to take sole possession of third place, which is the final allotted playoff spot within the league at the end of the regular season. 

Prior to the game being called, the Lancers had struggled to string together consistent play on the night. The Titans scored 35 points in the first half, including an explosive 81-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Brian Rule to senior running back Philip Goudeaux.

Wallace did score from three yards out for the Lancers with under four minutes left in the first half and followed it up with a gritty run for a two-point conversion on the point-after attempt but that would be the lone highlight of the night for Cordova. 

Rule finished 5-of-12 passing for 125 yards and one touchdown, adding seven carries for 44 yards and a rushing score in a well-rounded effort. Wallace went 8-of-18 passing for 107 yards and an interception. He also tallied 10 carries for 23 yards and his rushing touchdown. 

The Lancers travel to Destiny Christian Academy on Oct. 17 for another Metro League tilt, with kickoff set for 7:15 p.m.