St. Thomas More running back Gabe Mocek played a key role in the Cougars' domination of Westgate on Friday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carter Melancon and Gabe Mocek combined for three rushing touchdowns, quarterback Cole Bergeron threw two TD passes, quarterback Matt Parker ran for a score, and the St.
Thomas More defense scored a touchdown on an interception return on Friday. With the exception of the 16-yard run by Parker that triggered a running clock in the third quarter, those plays occurred in the first half of the Cougars' 48-6 win over visiting Westgate in a District 4-4A contest of top 10 teams. "It feels good to see us go out and execute," STM coach Jim Hightower said.
"We've been lacking a step here and a step there. We went out and executed tonight. I'm pleased with what I saw.
" The Cougars (2-3, 1-0) led 41-0 at halftime. A 32-yard run by Mocek, on the third play of the game's first drive was followed by an eight-yard Melancon carry, and the junior's number was called again on the next play, a 17-yard carry for a score. Later in the first quarter, with the Tigers still seeking their initial first down, Melancon burst 63 yards following a Westgate punt for a 14-0 lead.
He came into the game with 113 yards on 23 carries on the season and added 102 yards on seven rushes Friday. "Today is his birthday," said Mocek, a 6-foot-0, 200-pound senior who added 100 yards on nine carries and made the score 21-0 with a 42-yard run on 3rd-.
