Greyhounds cage the Panthers

Posted: 8:03 am, October 5, 2015 by Meagan Friberg

Atascacdero football, AHS Greyhounds, Colby Olive, Rick Evans

With seconds remaining in the fourth quarter of their home game against the visiting Panthers, the Hounds’ Colby Olive gets within inches of the goal line. On the next play, the Atascadero players took a knee and let the clock run out as they claimed a 31-14 victory over Pioneer Valley. Photo by Rick Evans

Atascadero 31, Pioneer Valley 14

–The Atascadero Greyhounds earned a 31-14 victory at home over the visiting Pioneer Valley Panthers to bring their overall record to 4-1 before the start of PAC 5 League action on Oct. 16 when they travel to Righetti to take on the Warriors (1-4).

Atascadero football, AHS Greyhounds, RJ Reusche, Rick Evans

After breaking a tackle that left a Pioneer Valley player grasping the ground, Atascadero’s R. J. Reusche moves the ball for the Hounds in their 31-14 win at home over the Panthers. Photo by Rick Evans

Two touchdowns from senior running back Marc Martin and one from junior Tysen Delkener gave the Hounds a commanding 21-0 lead over the Panthers going into halftime.

After adding a touchdown for Atascadero in the third quarter courtesy of senior running back RJ Reusche, Logan Armstrong’s later kicked in a 22-yard field goal to seal the Hounds’ 31-0 win over Pioneer Valley.

Atascadero football, AHS Greyhounds, Terry Wolfe, Rick Evans

A nice tackle by Atascadero’s Terry Wolfe brings down a Pioneer Valley player. Photo by Rick Evans

Martin had 117 rushing yards and two touchdowns for Atascadero, with Reusche finishing with 73 receiving and 40 rushing yards.

The Hounds are set to host the James Logan Colts (5-1) out of Union City on Friday, Oct. 9 in their final non-league game of the season before beginning PAC 5 League play. Varsity action starts at 7 p.m., with the JV players taking the field at 4 p.m.