30 Nov, 2017
Monte Vista High running back Jahmon McClendon
With the ball at its own 20-yard line, Monte Vista High School’s Jahmon McClendon took his customary spot deep in the Monarch backfield. The junior running back surveyed the defense and readied himself for his first carry of the game. Taking the handoff, McClendon spotted a small hole to the right. He darted through the crease, ran through the tackle of a Valley Center linebacker, and sprinted to the end zone. The 80-yard rushing touchdown gave the Monarchs a quick 7-0 lead, but the run was