BLOOMINGTON - Bloomington coach Don Markham's mobility may have been limited after suffering a severe leg injury, but it didn't hold the Bruins back.
Far, far from it.
The Bruins established a San Bernardino County high school scoring 108 points Friday night -- 56 of them coming in the second quarter -- to defeat winless Jurupa Valley 108-20 in a Sunkist League football game.
Keith Goins scored three touchdowns for the Bruins, who won their fifth straight game and will play against Kaiser next Thursday in a game that will decide the league championship.
Bloomington (6-3) scored 14 touchdowns, and it was a community effort as nine different players reached the end zone.
The 56 points scored in the second quarter established a CIF record for the most points in a quarter. Bloomington held the previous county scoring record when it had 55 points against Paloma Valley in 1997.
The Bruins scored three touchdowns within 33 seconds early in the period, as Jurupa Valley fumbled four times in the first half. Bloomington had 547 rushing yards on 24 carries, and finished with 617 total offensive yards.
Markham said he offered Jurupa Valley to use a running clock for the second half after the Bruins took a 72-8 halftime advantage. Jurupa Valley coach David Pierson politely declined to comment after the game.
Markham said Pierson had told him at halftime that Jurupa Valley players discussed the running clock at halftime, and that the majority of the Jaguars voted not to use it.
``After 50 or 60 points, it gets kind of ridiculous,'' said Markham, who coached from a golf cart after suffering a severe knee injury in the prior week's game against Rubidoux. ``They played tough and they kept trying. I don't want people to write that we ran the score up and have people talk about this for years.''
Jurupa Valley (0-9) has scored more than seven points just twice this season. Their 20 points was the most they had scored this year.
Thomas Byrd set the tone on the opening kickoff when he returned the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown. Goins followed a six-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and later added scoring runs of 39 and 83 yards. Byrd also had a 64-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Six of Bloomington's rushing touchdowns were for more than 51 yards, and the Bruins didn't have a drive that lasted longer than seven plays.
Next week's game promises to have different circumstances. That will feature two of the county's most successful coaches when Markham's team goes against Kaiser's Dick Bruich.
``This means nothing for next week. It's not good or bad,'' Markham said.
While the game was easy, the logistics were difficult for the Bruins coach. Markham remained in a golf cart driven by his wife, Linda for nearly the entire game. He admitted his leg was painful and that pain medication upset his stomach.
Next week's game will be at Fontana High School and Markham is unsure how he will be able to maneuver on the sidelines. He said he may consider using a motorized wheelchair.
``It was tough to give directions and I think I was kind of like a back-seat driver with my wife,'' he said
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Bloomington's not even that good, I hopre someone does the same to them!
Far, far from it.
The Bruins established a San Bernardino County high school scoring 108 points Friday night -- 56 of them coming in the second quarter -- to defeat winless Jurupa Valley 108-20 in a Sunkist League football game.
Keith Goins scored three touchdowns for the Bruins, who won their fifth straight game and will play against Kaiser next Thursday in a game that will decide the league championship.
Bloomington (6-3) scored 14 touchdowns, and it was a community effort as nine different players reached the end zone.
The 56 points scored in the second quarter established a CIF record for the most points in a quarter. Bloomington held the previous county scoring record when it had 55 points against Paloma Valley in 1997.
The Bruins scored three touchdowns within 33 seconds early in the period, as Jurupa Valley fumbled four times in the first half. Bloomington had 547 rushing yards on 24 carries, and finished with 617 total offensive yards.
Markham said he offered Jurupa Valley to use a running clock for the second half after the Bruins took a 72-8 halftime advantage. Jurupa Valley coach David Pierson politely declined to comment after the game.
Markham said Pierson had told him at halftime that Jurupa Valley players discussed the running clock at halftime, and that the majority of the Jaguars voted not to use it.
``After 50 or 60 points, it gets kind of ridiculous,'' said Markham, who coached from a golf cart after suffering a severe knee injury in the prior week's game against Rubidoux. ``They played tough and they kept trying. I don't want people to write that we ran the score up and have people talk about this for years.''
Jurupa Valley (0-9) has scored more than seven points just twice this season. Their 20 points was the most they had scored this year.
Thomas Byrd set the tone on the opening kickoff when he returned the opening kickoff 83 yards for a touchdown. Goins followed a six-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and later added scoring runs of 39 and 83 yards. Byrd also had a 64-yard interception return for a touchdown.
Six of Bloomington's rushing touchdowns were for more than 51 yards, and the Bruins didn't have a drive that lasted longer than seven plays.
Next week's game promises to have different circumstances. That will feature two of the county's most successful coaches when Markham's team goes against Kaiser's Dick Bruich.
``This means nothing for next week. It's not good or bad,'' Markham said.
While the game was easy, the logistics were difficult for the Bruins coach. Markham remained in a golf cart driven by his wife, Linda for nearly the entire game. He admitted his leg was painful and that pain medication upset his stomach.
Next week's game will be at Fontana High School and Markham is unsure how he will be able to maneuver on the sidelines. He said he may consider using a motorized wheelchair.
``It was tough to give directions and I think I was kind of like a back-seat driver with my wife,'' he said
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Bloomington's not even that good, I hopre someone does the same to them!
