Eagles fall to Titans

The Templeton High School varsity Eagles battle with the visiting Nipomo Titans. The Titans earned a 29-19 win over the Eagles. Photo by Penny Fuentes
Nipomo 29, Templeton 19
By Penny Fuentes
— The Templeton High School varsity football players hosted Nipomo on Friday in a game that proved to be an exciting match-up and a special Homecoming night for the Eagles despite a 29-19 loss to the Titans.

Templeton’s Jordan Bernal moves the ball for the Eagles in their game against Nipomo. Bernal led the Eagles in rushing with nine carries and 64 yards rushing. Photo by Penny Fuentes
Jordan Bernal led the Eagles in rushing with nine carries and 64 yards rushing. Matteo D’Alfanso had a phenomenal game for Templeton with 11 passes received for a total of 177 yards receiving, while Clint Howland led the Eagles in tackles with a total of 13.

Matteo D’Alfanso is pictured on one of his 11 passes received as the Eagles battled the visiting Nipomo Titans. D’Alfanso finished the night with a total of 177 yards receiving. Photo by Penny Fuentes
During halftime ceremonies, the Eagles crowned their Homecoming Queen, Lauren Ralston, and King, Louis Lindsey.

Clint Howland brings the ball down the field for the Eagles. On defense, Howland led Templeton in tackles with a total of 13 against the Nipomo Titans. Photo by Penny Fuentes
The Templeton Eagles (1-2 LPL, 5-4 overall) will host the Santa Maria Saints (1-2 LPL, 2-7 overall) on Friday, Nov. 6 for their final game of the season. JV action starts at 4 p.m.; Varsity at 7 p.m.