Key players step up as Sardis Falcons edge Mission in close exhibition battle to open the 2024 season
CHILLIWACK — Despite blistering hot weather conditions, and an early deficit that greeted them, the Sardis Secondary Falcons varsity football team turned to several facets of its game to defend its home turf in a 26-20 exhibition win over the Mission Roadrunners at Rick Klassen Field last Friday.
Sardis (1-0 exhibition record) scored first when senior running back Claudio Gomez bolted 65 yards for a touchdown. Mission responded with two quick touchdowns to retake the lead, but the Falcons worked their way back into the game. Kaien Jenner, a senior receiver and safety, had 7 catches for 122 yards and also produced a crucial interception late in the game.
Senior Tim Bullert dominated on both sides of the ball by rushing for a key late-game touchdown, while slowing down the Roadrunners rushing game.