"HAYWARD - Adversity had become such a constant companion for this season that Friday night's trouble felt more familiar than frightening. The Matadors had already weathered a season of injuries, departures and a tired perception that kids from Orinda can't take a hit and give one too. So when they fell behind by 14 points in the North Coast Section Division IV title game, they simply leaned into what they already knew and rallied behind a JV quarterback to stun at Moreau Catholic High."
""We faced adversity all season long," Safir said. "We had people quit. We had a really, really tough schedule. These guys have heard the narrative all their lives about not winning league games. ... We wanted to prove them wrong tonight, and I think we did. I'm so proud of the resiliency of this team and the guys that I got. They banded together to get it done tonight.""
"Quarterback Lane Dalton, who got his first start in Miramonte's regular season finale loss to Campolindo a month ago, was a steady presence for Miramonte all night. The sophomore completed 16-of-22 passes for 246 yards and rushed for two touchdowns. Running back Jonah Imberg rushed for 111 yards and two scores. "I bet most teams have never been through what," Imberg said. "We proved them wrong.""
Miramonte overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Moreau Catholic and claim the North Coast Section Division IV championship. The Matadors endured a season of injuries, departures, and skepticism about their toughness, yet resiliently rallied behind sophomore quarterback Lane Dalton and strong rushing from Jonah Imberg. Dalton completed 16-of-22 passes for 246 yards and added two rushing touchdowns; Imberg rushed for 111 yards and two scores. Coach Nick Safir, in his second season, guided a patched roster to the program's 11th section title. Hayward led early with two Lamont McDonald touchdowns, but Miramonte remained calm and executed a comeback.
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