Delano Kennedy’s Jace Demacabalin Runs Rampant in CIF State Championship 3-A Regional Game
There was no stopping 205-pound senior running back Jace Demacabalin and the Wing T offense executed by Robert Kennedy High from Delano, 30 minutes outside of Bakersfield. Not even City Section Open Division champion Carson could figure out how to stop run after run up the middle in a 35-33 loss Saturday night in the CIF state championship 3-A regional game at Carson.
“Their offensive line was physical,” Carson coach William Lowe said. “That was a weight-room game.”
People in Southern California probably don’t know Demacabalin, who’s part Filipino and part Samoan. He doesn’t get tired. He became Kern County’s all-time leading rusher with more than 7,000 yards, gaining 223 yards in 38 carries and scoring three touchdowns.
Jace Demacabalin of Delano Kennedy rushed for 223 yards against Carson.
(Craig Weston)
Wing T Offense Proves Difficult to Defend
“What makes the Wing T difficult to defend is mainly teams focus defense against the spread offense,” Demacabalin said. “With the Wing T, you’re running straight at them. You’re pounding the rock. You’re getting the yards you need.”
Kennedy (12-3) was the Central Section Division III champion and moves on to face Oakland McClymonds next weekend in Orange County for the state title.
Carson’s offense stalled out after a 27-point first quarter, not producing any points until 3:14 left when Chris Fields III scored on a four-yard run to bring the Colts (10-4) within a tying two-point conversion. But a run failed, and Kennedy ran out the clock.
Fields ran for three touchdowns and passed for two touchdowns, but Kennedy’s ability to use up large chunks of time and also pressure Fields left Carson feeling frustrated throughout the second half. When Jamison Membreve broke loose for a 35-yard touchdown run with 9:25 left, Kennedy’s lead grew to eight points.
Quarterback Chris Fields III of Carson passed for two touchdowns and ran for three touchdowns in loss to Delano Kennedy.
(Craig Weston)
A Season to Remember for Carson
Demacabalin came in with 2,284 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns. People in Delano know him well. The only question is when he and his teammates get a parade to celebrate their accomplishment.
There were six touchdowns scored in the first quarter, and Carson led 27-14. Fields had two touchdowns rushing and two touchdowns passing. But Kennedy’s Wing T started eating up clock in the second quarter behind a simple handoff up the middle
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