Junior Redmond Mustangs JV team defeats Mount Si, 44-18

Published 3:43 pm Tuesday, November 4, 2014

The Junior Redmond Mustangs junior-varsity football team ended its season with a 44-18 win over Mount Si on Nov. 1.

Jim Settle was head coach of the team (4-5 overall), which was comprised of players ages 12-14.

Quarterback Darek Khabani rushed for 127 yards on nine carries and ran for three touchdowns. He was 4-for-6 passing for 49 yards and 1 TD (25 yards to Marcos Fernandes).

Wide receiver Nikhil Jatekar had two receptions for 26 yards and rushed for 104 yards on three carries, including an 81-yard TD run.  Running back Spencer Uyematsu rushed for 40 yards on 13 carries and 1 TD (17 yards).

The offensive line, led by Ray Settle, Seth Kreysar and Phillip Ginsberg, opened holes for 267 yards rushing in the game.

On defense, Jatekar had one interception, Carson Bruener had nine tackles and a fumble recovery and Uyematsu had eight tackles.

The team said goodbye to many eighth-graders, who will now become part of the Redmond High football program.