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Gaels Win on Homecoming

Dublin takes down Alhambra 16-8.

Thanks to a big night from kicker Alex Marshall and a stingy defense the Dublin Gaels celebrated a 16-8 victory against Alhambra on homecoming.

Marshall kicked a pair of first-half field goals to put the Gaels up 6-0 and made it 9-0 early in the fourth quarter as neither offense amounted to much.

Dublin finally broke through with about six minutes left in the game when quarterback Ed Achziger scored on a five-yard run.

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With the way its defense had played, Dublin liked its chances to hold on for the win. The Bulldogs made it interesting, by responding with a touchdown and a two-point conversion to make it a one-possesion game.

The Gaels stalled on their ensuing drive, but an interception on third-and-long allowed them to regain possession and they were able to kneel down for the win.

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It was the Diablo Foothill Athletic League opener for both teams.

The Gaels (4-1) will travel to undefeated Campolindo (6-0) next week.  

Information courtesy of Dublin assistant coach Brent Evans


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