Friday, September 20th marked the 100th Homecoming Anniversary for East High School. As a result additional festivities were planned around the East vs. Highland rivalry, which included a parade, an extended halftime featuring a “walk of alums” and a fireworks show. The East fans that were in attendance were also treated to a big victory over their rival, Highland High School, in a game that had the Leopards of East High School dominating the game in every way imaginable. The Rams of Highland High School avoided the shutout in the fourth quarter when Issac Valles, scored a touchdown on a quarterback keeper. For the Rams these were unfortunately their only points of the evening as the final score was 29-7.

MVP

Preston Curtis

East High

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Adam Webber

East High

Jager Cynoweth

Highland

HALL OF FAME

Will Tukuafu

East High

Haloti Ngata

Highland

GAME SUMMARY

Malaki Solovi, Running Back for East, got things going in the first quarter on a rushing touchdown and then followed up with a second touchdown with 6:00 minutes left in the first half making the score 14-0 in favor of the Leopards. With 1:53 remaining in the first half East Running Back, Preston Curtis, scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make the score 22-0. It was a big night for Preston Curtis as he was also selected as the game’s MVP. The second half was more balanced as both teams scored a touchdown; however, the game was decided in the first half with a balanced attack by the Leopards of East High School.