Sartans dominate West Mesa 44-14 in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
FootballThe St. Pius Sartans opened the 2026 season with a decisive 44-14 victory over West Mesa at Nusenda Community Stadium. The Sartans scored all their points before halftime, with Hershul Olloway Jr. contributing three touchdowns despite limited touches. St. Pius led 44-7 at halftime, including a 70-yard touchdown by freshman Cy Saenz. Next week, St. Pius travels to Holtville, California, while West Mesa faces Valley next Saturday.
- •St. Pius scored 44 points before halftime.
- •Hershul Olloway Jr. had three touchdowns on just ten touches.
- •The Sartans will play Holtville next Friday.
- •West Mesa's next game is against Valley next Saturday.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sartans go big early, rout West Mesa in opener
"The St. Pius Sartans didn’t put the ball into the hands of Hershul Olloway Jr. a whole lot on Saturday. Which ought to be a warning alarm for future teams who line up against St. Pius, considering the damage he’s able to inflict even with limited opportunities. The plan, Sartans coach Curtis Flakes II said in the preseason, was to limit Olloway’s touches over the first half of the season, and ...
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