STOCKTON - Saturday was sophomore day at Delta College. Accordingly, a talented group of second-year Mustangs came to play.
The Delta College football team led 20-0 at halftime, setting the foundation for a 41-21 win over visiting West Hills Coalinga.
Freshman quarterback Justin De Mello, a Bear Creek High product, threw five touchdown passes on the day for the Mustangs (4-5, 2-2 Valley League). Three went to fellow freshman Alvin Howard, and a pair went to sophomore Keaton Hampton, a St. Mary’s High alum.
A trio of Delta sophomores, Darryl Kapule (from Chavez High), Tyree Stricklen (Edison) and Andrew Farley (Weston Ranch) had interceptions.