Eagle Era

The AHS football team showed determination despite falling 42–40 to the San Lorenzo Grizzlies in an overtime game

By Lisa Shokoor

On October 17, 2025, the AHS football team faced off against the San Lorenzo Grizzlies in a homecoming game that had the entire crowd on its feet. The night was filled with energy, school spirit, and determination as the Eagles battled through four intense quarters and a nerve-wracking overtime. 

The game first started in a stalemate with a 0–0 first quarter. However, right as the second quarter started, the Grizzlies pounced and made a touchdown along with a 2-point conversion. But the Eagles replied with a ferocious 50-yard rushing handoff, with their drive ending with a touchdown. The quarter had back-to-back drives from both teams that resulted in touchdowns but failed 2-point conversions. The quarter ended 18–20. 

The Eagles lined up to start their second drive of the first quarter (Photo Credit: Lisa Shokoor (11)).

As the third quarter rolled in, the momentum of the second quarter remained with the Eagles making a touchdown and a 2-point conversion in the opening drive—putting the Eagles in the lead. But Grizzlies soon made a touchdown right after, with a failed two-point conversion. The quarter ended 26—26.

In the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies intercepted the ball from the Eagles, following up with a touchdown with a successful 2-point attempt. The Eagles, realizing that they needed a touchdown to stay in the game, successfully made it to first and goal with 31 seconds left. The drive ended with a touchdown and successful 2-point conversion ending regulation with 34—34.

During overtime, the Grizzlies were pumped and made a touchdown with a 2-point conversion. The Eagles were determined to win the game, with the home crowd on their feet cheering. They did score a touchdown, but a failed 2-point conversion, ending the game 40—42. 

After the game, Dante Arbee (12) commented, “I feel like we did good, but I think if we gave a little more effort at the beginning and did not start slow, we could have won.” 

Arbee said, “It feels good to have everyone supporting you, so you want to keep going, keep fighting at your 110%. You’ve got to get in a good mindset to make sure you don’t mess up.”

Arbee believes that the team is doing better this year compared to other years, saying, “[We’re] definitely [better than] last year and the year before, but I think we can come out with 2 more wins this season.”

The team displayed improved communication and energy on the field compared to previous seasons and games. Junior Varsity player Subhan Fedaie (9) cheered from the sidelines, supporting his team after the JV game was canceled. He said, “From the years that I have watched American play, they’ve been getting really good, and they’re doing a lot better tonight than they were in previous years. I think there was more confidence given to the players by the coaches.” 

he Eagles may have fallen short in overtime, but even in defeat, the Eagles showed heart and discipline, giving hope that there may be brighter games ahead for the AHS football team.