Author: Clark Fahrenthold

For original article: San Diego Union-Tribune

Late scores push Patrick Henry to CIF D4 title

Patrick Henry’s stars led their team to a 25-20 win over Mt. Carmel in the Division 4 title game.

“To see this group’s growth, it’s amazing. I am really proud of them,” said Patrick Henry coach Alona Harper.

Senior captain Ayla-Grace Collins hauled in two touchdown passes on the afternoon, including what proved to be the game winner on a fourth and goal from the Mt. Carmel one yard line to put the Patriots ahead 25-13 with 1:38 to play.

Ayla was also named one of the San Diego Union-Tribune’s Athletes of the Week!

SD U-T Athlete of the Week

“Before that play I told Lexi (Raymond) I am going to be in that far corner,” said Patrick Henry’s Ayla-Grace Collins, “We knew that touchdown was going to seal the win. The whole team did a great job of staying composed.”

Patrick Henry’s young guns also showed up in a big way. Olive Murillo scored twice, the latter of which was a 50-yard punt return touchdown.

“Olive plays like she’s been there before. She does everything we ask of her. She’s very coachable.” Harper said.