Pasadena Roundup: Eagles set not to repeat last year's district collapse

Last season, that loss was followed by six more, sending the Eagles into the offseason with their 3-0 start a distant memory. The Yellowjackets scored 27 points in the first quarter, thanks to two Pasadena turnovers they turned into touchdowns and a short punt that gave them great field position on another scoring drive. Despite, the stumbling start, he says the Eagles have a greater belief in themselves this year, which he hopes will help them rebound stronger. Ganske also knows he was without his defensive leader last week, middle linebacker David Hernandez, who sat out for precautionary reasons with concussion-like symptoms. Defensive end Jose Chavez, who leads the team in tackles, followed closely by Hernandez, and outside linebacker Edgar Oviedo, who filled in for Hernandez in the middle against Alvin, have played. [...] it's the offense, led by quarterback Nick Bernal and running back Julian Nance, that's stood out to this point, and likely will be charged with the task of leading the team's efforts in district. The scholarships were awarded through PCA's Triple-Impact Competitor program, which recognizes and rewards athletes who exemplify personal mastery, leadership and honor for the game. Deer Park, Dobie and Pasadena Memorial were the top teams going into district play, and they proved it with their first-week results, all winning in lop-sided fashion against their district counterparts.