Prior to September 1, the last varsity football game played at Fallbrook High School saw Fallbrook defeat San Marcos in the first round of the CIF playoffs last November. The Warriors advanced to the second round with a 28-21 victory. The September 1 game at Fallbrook High School also involved Fallbrook and San Marcos, but this time it looked easier for the Warriors, who began their 2000 season with a 38-0 victory over the Knights. We're a lot bigger and stronger, a lot faster.
Warriors prove unstoppable The offense showed a few areas where improvement is needed.
The offensive line was a couple of sacks short of perfection. Other than that Fallbrook's offense was characterized by five touchdowns, several plays for long yardage, and a third-down efficiency which only sent the punting team onto the field three times. Ryan Plackemeier began the game with a kickoff into the end zone for a touchback. The Knights managed a pair of first downs during their initial possession, both on second-down plays, but the Fallbrook defense stepped up and created third down and five at midfield. The Warriors gained two yards on their next two plays but allowed a sack on third down, forcing the Warriors to punt.