Encinal Journalism

Encinal High School (EHS) defeated Newark Memorial, 48-6, last Friday night in the season opener for the Jets.

Senior quarterback Garrett Deatherage threw a career-high six touchdowns in the contest.

“It felt really good to just air it out all game,” said Deatherage.

The win signaled a fresh start for the Jets. Last season Encinal went 0-4 in the COVID-altered season that began in March of this year.

“Coming off a rough season we knew we had to work hard and we got the opportunity to and took advantage of it,” sophomore center Luke Figueroa said. “Winning the first game feels good but we still have a long season ahead of us.”

Junior receiver Marques Singleton led the way with three touchdowns, the first scores of his varsity career.

“The best feeling is when your teammates come celebrate with you in the [endzone],” said Singleton.

EHS (1-0) travels to Oakland to face Castlemont High School on Friday, September 3.

Alameda High

Alameda High School (AHS) also scored a victory in its first game of the season. They took down Richmond High School, 14-6, in their season opener on the road.

AHS will welcome Washington High School of Fremont in its next contest on Friday.

Volleyball

Other sports have also begun their fall 2021 seasons. EHS girls’ volleyball team is 1-2 after a 3-1 victory over Head-Royce of Oakland on Aug. 24. The Jets won the first set, 25-12. They dropped the second set 20-25 but rallied to win the last two sets, 25-15 and 25-12, respectively. They took on San Leandro High School on Tuesday, Aug. 31.

AHS girls’ team dropped a match to Menlo-Atherton, 2-0, on Aug. 28.

The Hornets are now 1-1. They took on Washington High on Tuesday.

The St. Joseph Notre Dame girls’ team opened the season with a 3-0 victory over Redwood Christian of San Lorenzo on Aug. 27. The Pilots do not compete again until Sept. 14 in a rematch against Redwood Christian.