After getting off to a slow start last week that saw him throw a couple interceptions in a loss to open the season, four-star quarterback Maalik Murphy led Junipero Serra to a bounce back win in Week 2.
The future Texas quarterback is playing in his first full varsity season, and is looking to make strides every week.
He and his team faced off with known southern California powerhouse Long Beach Poly, but unlike last week, Murphy’s offense seemed to be clicking on all cylinders. The game came down to the final seconds. After a Long Beach Poly touchdown that put them in position to tie the game, Poly celebrated a tad too much. Players from the sidelines stormed the field drawing an unsportsmanlike call that pushed the extra point attempt back, which was eventually missed.
Murphy accounted for all four of his teams touchdowns, and unlike the first game where he was forcing throws, Murphy was letting plays develop and making logical decisions. He had three passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown in the win.
Let’s take a look at some of Murphy’s highlights from the Week 2 win.
