Miramonte’s high-flying run through the North Coast Section Division V playoffs came to an end in the title game against San Marin on Friday night.
The defending champions built a four-touchdown halftime lead at Rancho Cotate High in Rohnert Park and won 42-28.
UCLA commit Luke Duncan, who threw for 42 touchdowns during his senior season, tossed three scoring passes in a rally that came up short. As reported by the Marin Independent Journal, the San Marin defense played exceptionally well and recorded five interceptions.
San Marin’s dominant second quarter won the game. The Mustangs outscored Miramonte 28-0 and grabbed three interceptions in that quarter alone, two of which were pick-sixes.
San Marin running back Charlie Smith had two rushing touchdowns, and quarterback Dominic Ingrassia threw a touchdown during the Mustangs’ epic quarter. Duncan and the Matadors scored three touchdowns in the second half, but could not overcome their previous mistakes.
While Miramonte’s bid for its first section championship since 2013 came up short, it was still a successful season for the Matadors. Miramonte started the season 6-1 before ending the regular season on a three-game skid.
Coach Jack Schram’s team then found a second wind in the playoffs. No. 2 seed Miramonte trounced Sonoma Valley 55-8 in the first round and then routed Analy 34-6 in the next round.
The Orinda school finished 8-5.
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