By David A. Willauer-San Marcos High School-San Marcos, CA Friday, September 1, 2023: After 4 straight losing seasons the San Marcos Knights improve their record to 3-0 on the season behind the 5 touchdown performance of qb Kreet Makihele threw for 286 yards as they defeated the Cougars at 1-2 of Steele Canyon by a 33-6 score.
Makihele threw 3 touchdown passes of 21, 1 and 35 to Jase Nix (106 yards receiving) 2 yards to Justis Woods (2 receptions 22 yards) and 51 yards to Brady Pohl. (2 receptions for 71 yards)
Tom Carroll San Marcos Head Football Coach: "Our quarterback showed up today is real outstanding he has improved his skils and continues to be in a grove and that's the kind of person he is by making key throws to a lot of dynamic receivers which was key for us tonight." "I've been accustomed to his passing as he's done it so often for our team, he works at practice is a gamer and leader with his 5 touchdown passes tonight and that is who he is"
"Steele Canyon is rebuilding but has a lot of talent on the squad their starting quarterback was out last week but they fought hard on the field but we have to clean up some things on our end."
Steele Canyon scored their only touchdown as John Sabian rushed for 56 yards scored on a 7 yard touch run.
Makihele threw 3 touchdown passes of 21, 1 and 35 to Jase Nix (106 yards receiving) 2 yards to Justis Woods (2 receptions 22 yards) and 51 yards to Brady Pohl. (2 receptions for 71 yards)
Tom Carroll San Marcos Head Football Coach: "Our quarterback showed up today is real outstanding he has improved his skils and continues to be in a grove and that's the kind of person he is by making key throws to a lot of dynamic receivers which was key for us tonight." "I've been accustomed to his passing as he's done it so often for our team, he works at practice is a gamer and leader with his 5 touchdown passes tonight and that is who he is"
"Steele Canyon is rebuilding but has a lot of talent on the squad their starting quarterback was out last week but they fought hard on the field but we have to clean up some things on our end."
Steele Canyon scored their only touchdown as John Sabian rushed for 56 yards scored on a 7 yard touch run.