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Chandler High School’s dominant 42-13 victory over Cathedral Catholic on Friday showcased the offensive firepower of Oregon-committed quarterback Will Mencl, yet the Wolves’ coaching staff and players expressed frustration with self-inflicted mistakes that marred an otherwise impressive performance.
Mencl delivered a stellar statistical performance, completing 16 of 23 passes for 358 yards and four touchdowns while recording just one interception. The five-star prospect efficiently moved the offense, particularly in the second half when Chandler outscored the San Diego school 21-3. Wide receiver Jai Jones contributed 85 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while three different receivers found the end zone on the evening.
Despite the lopsided scoreline, head coach Ty Wisdom expressed concern about the team’s maturity level. The Wolves committed three turnovers and drew multiple penalties, including false starts on crucial third-down situations. Chandler’s second-half dominance began when Maxwell Sprott returned a kickoff 78 yards for a touchdown, but the team’s undisciplined play and unsportsmanlike conduct following the postgame handshake drew Wisdom’s ire.
Mencl acknowledged the preventable errors, calling the performance “sloppy” and pointing to “stuff that’s easily fixable.” Despite controlling a matchup featuring multiple ALL-USA selections, Chandler’s coaching staff emphasized the need for continued development in their season opener.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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