LBCC started off their 2022 season by defeating L.A. Southwest 72-6 in their first game Saturday evening.
The Vikings started out the game with a strong lead, scoring 21 points in the first quarter and another touchdown at the beginning of the second.
The Cougars tried to close their gap at the start of the second quarter with a touchdown but were unable to convert on a two-point attempt.
Heading into the third quarter the score was 51-6. The Cougars were scoreless throughout the third quarter.
LBCC increased their already massive lead, going into the fourth quarter with a score of 65-6. Despite such a lead, the players remained diligent. The coaches were still seen strategizing as the players carried out the plays.
The game ended with the Vikings winning 72-6 in a crushing manner. However, their celebration was short-lived due to concerns over lack of player discipline displayed throughout the game.
Head coach, Brett Peabody, expressed concern saying, “We had way too many penalties, we handed them a bunch of different first downs, handed them some points and we did not play up to the standard we set for ourselves.”
While the night was a clear and decisive win, there were 18 penalties against the Vikings which cost them 181 yards. In a closer game, such penalties could be crippling.
Coach Peabody hopes to tighten up the team as they move forward in the season, and hopes to enforce discipline into the team throughout their practices this upcoming week.
“We just gotta clean up the little things,” Peabody said.
Qeanu Campbell-Caldwell, quarterback for the LBCC Vikings, shared the same feelings about the team’s performance.
“We need to be better there and get things under control,” said Campbell-Caldwell.
The Vikings are off to a promising start this season and could shape up to be a strong season if discipline can be maintained.
The LBCC Vikings will be playing Riverside Community College Saturday at noon.