From Catches To Kicks, Pacers’ Sophs Prove Clutch

Youth was served in Grant High School’s 32-30 comeback victory against Saint Francis of Mountain View on Dec. 6, as several sophomores played impactful roles.Senior quarterback Luke Alexander connected with sophomore tight end Zo Edwards for 23 yards at the end of the game to help set up sophomore kicker Jose Romero’s winning field goal. Add in sophomore wideout Deangelo Knight, who snared six catches for 116 yards in the victory, which gave the Pacers the Northern California Division 2-AA championship.But no sophomore had a more impressive night than receiver and cornerback Koby Shabazz, who totaled 13 catches, 116 yards and two scores.“I just want to put my name out there,” Shabazz said. “This is the best way to do it, by showing how we do it.”Shabazz and the Pacers have one more chance to show what they can do. They play Pacifica High of Oxnard at 4:30 p.m. today at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo for a chance at their second state title in three seasons.Shabazz, or as his teammates call him, “Cheese,” was the focal point of the offense throughout the game. Alexander looked the young man’s way 18 times against the Lancers, especially in the red zone...