September 18, 2024

After slow first half, Foothill football finds way against Clark

2024 Las Vegas Sun High School Football Media Day

Christopher DeVargas

Members of the Foothill High School football team are pictured during the Las Vegas Sun's high school football media day at the Red Rock Resort on July 23, 2024. They include, from left, William Barker, Avant Gates Jr. and Eugene Altobella.

The Foothill football team scored 28 unanswered points tonight to close the game against visiting Clark in a 35-7 victory.

Eugene Altobella III led the way with a pair of rushing touchdowns, and quarterback Brennon Arthur completed 13 of 23 passes for 249 yards to help the Falcons avoid Clark’s upset bid. The game was tied 7-7 at halftime.

Braxton Bonnett hauled in five catches for 135 yards, and Avant Gates Jr. and Austin Barrowes had rushing scores.

“We picked up the pace a little bit in the second half and got going,” coach Vernon Brown said.