Burbank routes Hoover 69-0 on senior night 

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Bulldogs defense recorded two pick sixes and had an offensive explosion in the win over the Tornados

Burbank Bulldogs football players Thomas Adzhemiyan, Chase Miles, and Ryan Mendoza-Rosicki featured on individual banners on the sidelines during a game.
Burbank Bulldogs senior football player banners featuring Anthony Torres, David Saroyan, Giordan Lewis, and Matthew Winn on the field.
Banners featuring four graduating members of the Burbank Pom Squad, displayed on the sidelines of a football field.
Cheerleader banners for Burbank High School featuring Blue the Bulldog mascot, Leyla Carrasco, Isabel Campos, and Luciana Amadori, set up on the football field.
Banners honoring Burbank Bulldogs football players on the sidelines, with a football field and mountains in the background.
View of a high school football field with players in blue and white uniforms before a game, mountains in the background during sunset.
A high school football field with players warming up, a large inflatable bulldog tunnel on the sidelines, and mountains in the background under a dusk sky.
Football players warming up on the field before a game, with mountains in the background.
Burbank Bulldogs football players warming up on the field with mountains in the background during sunset.
A football field at night with players warming up in the foreground, a team huddle in the background, and bleachers filled with spectators.
Football players in gray uniforms jogging on the field during a night game with stadium lights on and spectators in the background.
High school football players running onto the field beneath a twilight sky, with the stadium building marked 'PRIDE' in the background and fans seated in the stands.
The Burbank Bulldogs football team runs onto the field, with a stadium backdrop that reads 'PRIDE' and a blue balloon arch entrance, during twilight.
Football players run onto the field under an evening sky, with a stadium in the background featuring seating and a banner that reads 'PRIDE'.
Burbank Bulldogs players running onto the field during a game at dusk, with fans in the stands and a blue balloon arch in the background.
Football players from the Burbank Bulldogs are warming up on the field as the sun sets in the background, with the stadium stands partially filled with spectators.
Burbank Bulldogs football players run onto the field as spectators watch from the stands during sunset, with pink decorations visible on the building behind them.
Members of the cheerleading and pom squads pose together on the field at night, celebrating senior night with colorful outfits and pom-poms.
A group of individuals, likely members of a marching band or color guard, gathered near a sports field at dusk, with a cityscape in the background.
Evening view of a football field with a building labeled 'PRIDE' and an archway decorated with blue balloons. Players in white uniforms are seen on the field, with spectators in the stands.
Football players in uniform warming up on the field with a building displaying 'PRIDE' in the background during twilight.
Burbank Bulldogs football team warming up on the field at night during a game.

The Burbank Bulldogs came away with a shutout 69-0 victory over the Hoover Tornados behind two interception returns for touchdowns by Noah May Vaughn and Johnny Sale plus an offensive explosion that carried them the entire game. Hoover previously lost 21-10 to Burroughs while Burbank came off a 35-14 win over Pasadena in their week seven contests last Friday. 

A group of four people standing under a large balloon arch displaying '2023 BHS' in a high school football field setting, with mountains in the background.
A female student in a black dress stands beside a male student in a marching band uniform, both smiling under an arch decorated with blue and silver balloons, celebrating senior night at Burbank High School.
Two students stand under a balloon arch celebrating Burbank High School's senior night, with a large inflatable bulldog in the background.
A senior night celebration on the football field featuring a family standing under a decorated balloon arch that reads 'BHS 2023' with blue and silver accents.
Members of the Burbank High School Marching Band and Color Guard stands under an inflatable arch decorated with blue balloons and silver stars during a senior night pregame ceremony.
Three students stand under a large inflatable bulldog arch decorated with blue balloons and silver stars at a high school event.
A group of three individuals standing under a balloon arch that reads 'BHS 2020' with blue and silver decorations, set on a football field with mountains in the background.
A pregame ceremony featuring two students, one in band attire and the other in a dress, standing under a large inflatable bulldog arch adorned with balloons celebrating Burbank High School's senior night.
A group of Burbank High School seniors stands in front of a large inflatable bulldog archway decorated with blue and silver balloons, celebrating senior night.
A Burbank High School cheerleader stands in front of a festive inflatable arch decorated with blue balloons and silver stars, celebrating senior night and the graduating class.
An inflatable bulldog tunnel with blue and silver decorations for Burbank High School, featuring the numbers '20' and '22'. A cheerleader stands in front of the tunnel on a football field.
Burbank High School senior night celebration at the football field, featuring an inflatable bulldog arch and students posing with family and friends.
A festive archway adorned with blue balloons and silver decorations reading 'BHS 2020,' with two individuals standing underneath it on a football field.
A student dressed in a marching band uniform stands next to a family member under a balloon arch decorated in blue and silver, celebrating senior night at Burbank High School.
Inflatable archway with blue balloons and silver stars marking Burbank High School's senior night, featuring the number 20 and 24, with a student holding flowers standing in front.
A group of four individuals standing in front of a large inflatable bulldog archway and decorated with blue and silver balloons. The arch displays 'BHS 2020' and stars.
Cheerleaders pose in front of a festive inflatable bulldog entrance adorned with blue balloons and the numbers '2026' during a pregame ceremony.
Group of Burbank High School cheerleaders and their families posing in front of a balloon arch celebrating senior night.
Group photo of Burbank High School seniors from the Marching Band, Color Guard, and Pom squads during a senior night celebration on the football field with blue and silver decorations.
Burbank High School seniors being honored on the football field in front of the inflatable bulldog mascot during a senior night ceremony.

Prior to kickoff members of the Burbank High School Marching Band/Color Guard and Pom squads were honored in a senior night pregame ceremony. Danica Del Rio (Color Guard), Eddie Van Rijs (Marching Band), Eesh’s Pundir (Marching Band), Dusk Mejia (Marching Band), Merrick Higgins (Marching Band), Cory Fonseca (Marching Band), John Blackstone (Marching Band), and Waylan Chao (Marching Band) headlined the nine graduating marching band and color guard seniors with Meliana Mier, Gleni Avetisyan, Asuka Watanabe and Samatha De Paz headlining the four graduating seniors on pom. 

Football players and a referee on a field during a night game, with spectators in the background.
Football game officials discuss with players on the field at night under stadium lights.
Football players in blue uniforms stand on the field with a referee as the crowd watches from the stands decorated with pink banners.
Burbank Bulldogs football team gathered on the field after a game under stadium lights, showing players in jerseys and helmets.

On the football field, May Vaughn got the scoring started for the Bulldogs in the opening quarter with a 58-yard interception return for a touchdown off of Elliot Nussabum with Ryan Mendoza converting the extra point to put Burbank on top 7-0. Following the Burbank defense forcing a turnover on downs on Hoover, DeShawn LaPorte connected with Chase Miles on a 26-yard touchdown pass to put Burbank up 14-0, which was the score to end the first quarter. 

A nighttime football game scene showing two teams on the field, with players in blue jerseys and white pants. The Burbank Bulldogs are on offense, while the opposing Hoover Tornados are positioned defensively. Cheerleaders in pink uniforms are visible in the foreground, cheering for their team.
Football game at night featuring players from two teams on the field with spectators in the foreground
Nighttime football game scene on a field with players in blue uniforms, a referee near the center, and spectators in the background.
Burbank Bulldogs football team on the field during a night game, with players in blue and white uniforms and spectators in the background.

Johnny Sale got the scoring going for the Bulldogs to start the second quarter with a 40-yard interception return for touchdown off of Nussabaum to put Burbank up by 21. The Bulldogs added a parade of points throughout the second quarter that began with LaPorte finding Elijah Pendleton for a 46 yard touchdown pass to make it a 28 point game. 

Football teams on the field under evening lights, with Burbank Bulldogs players in blue uniforms and opponents in gray, and a large bulldog mascot in the background.
Football game in progress with Burbank Bulldogs players on the field, wearing white and blue uniforms, during a night match against the Hoover Tornados, with spectators in the background.
Football game in progress between two teams on a nighttime field, with players lined up and spectators in the background.
Nighttime football game scene at Burbank High School with players in blue jerseys and spectators in the stands.
Football players on the field during a night game, with spectators in the background and stadium lighting illuminating the scene.

May Vaughn continued to be a menace defensively when he recovered a fumble to get the football back for the Bulldogs to set up another score. LaPorte found Pendleton again, this time for a 12-yard connection to put the Bulldogs up 35-0. Following the Bulldog defense forcing a three and out on the Tornado offense, Pendleton returned the punt for 50 yards to set up another score for Burbank. LaPorte hit Exodus Freeman for a 10-yard strike to the end zone to put the Bulldogs up 42-0. Laporte connected with Pendleton for a third on a 28-yard touchdown pass to put Burbank up 49-0 at the halftime break. 

A cheerleader stands with two adults under an inflatable bulldog arch decorated with balloons, celebrating senior night at Burbank High School.
A cheerleader in a blue outfit stands under a decorative arch filled with blue and silver balloons at a football field. The arch features 'BHS 2026' and a large inflatable bulldog backdrop.
A group of four individuals, including a cheerleader in a blue uniform, standing under a decorative arch of blue and silver balloons and stars, celebrating senior night at a football field.
Senior night celebration at Burbank High School featuring the school mascot and four students posing under a balloon arch.
A cheerleader stands in front of a large inflatable bulldog entrance decorated with blue and silver balloons, marking senior night at a football game.
Inflatable bulldog tunnel at Burbank High School football field, adorned with blue and silver balloons, during a senior night celebration.
Cheerleader poses in front of a large inflatable bulldog tunnel decorated with blue and silver balloons, showcasing the Burbank High School logo and year.
A Burbank High School cheerleader poses with family members under an inflatable bulldog arch decorated with blue and silver balloons during a senior night ceremony.
A football player in a blue and white jersey walks through a balloon archway decorated with the number '20' and 'BHS', flanked by two adults during a pregame ceremony at night.
A group of Burbank High School seniors posing under a balloon arch decorated for senior night, featuring the year '2022' and 'BHS' elements with an inflatable bulldog in the background.
A football player stands with family members under a balloon arch that reads 'BHS 2023' during senior night celebrations at a high school football game.
A senior night celebration at Burbank High School football field featuring a student and their family standing under a balloon arch with the school mascot and the year displayed.
A group of individuals stands under a balloon arch celebrating senior night for Burbank High School, with the inflatable bulldog mascot in the background.
A group of four individuals stands in front of a large inflatable bulldog decoration, celebrating senior night at Burbank High School. The background features blue and silver balloons and a sign that reads 'BHS 2022'.
A group of people, including students and family members, poses in front of a large inflatable bulldog archway decorated with blue and silver balloons, celebrating senior night at a football field.
A football player stands between two adults during a senior night ceremony, with a large inflatable bulldog mascot and decorative balloons in the background.
A football player stands with two family members at a senior night ceremony under an inflatable bulldog arch, surrounded by blue and silver balloons, with the year 2022 displayed prominently.
A group of five individuals stands in front of an inflatable bulldog archway decorated with balloons, celebrating senior night with the Burbank High School football team.
Cheerleaders from Burbank High School pose with the school mascot under a balloon arch celebrating senior night.
A football player stands under a balloon arch labeled 'BHS 2026' accompanied by family members on the field at night, with a large bulldog inflatable backdrop.
Group of people celebrating a senior night for a football player under an inflatable arch with blue and silver decorations.
Two individuals standing under a balloon archway reading 'BHS 2026' in front of a large inflatable bulldog mascot on a football field during a night event.
A Burbank High School football player stands with family members during senior night celebrations under an inflatable bulldog arch adorned with blue and silver balloons.

During halftime four graduating seniors from the Burbank High School cheer squad and 14 seniors on the Burbank Bulldogs Varsity Football program were honored and celebrated with their families and loved ones. Blue the Bulldog (mascot) along with Isabel Campos, Luciana Amadori, and Leyla Carrasco headlined the four cheer seniors with Johny Sale, Elijah Pendleton, Noah May Vaughn, Thomas Adzhemyan, Giordan Lewis, Paolo Seltenrich, Exodus Freeman, Alan Garcia, Chase Miles, Adrian Albarran William McGee, Ryan Mendoza, Matthew Winn, David Saroyan, and Anthony Torres headlined the football seniors on the Bulldogs. 

Football game in progress with Burbank Bulldogs in grey jerseys and Hoover Tornados in blue uniforms. Spectators and team benches visible on the sidelines under the stadium lights.
A football game in progress at night, with players from two teams on the field, surrounded by spectators and stadium lights.
A night football game scene featuring players from the Burbank Bulldogs and Hoover Tornados on the field. Bulldogs, wearing blue uniforms, are lined up ready for a play while spectators watch from the sidelines.
Burbank Bulldogs football team in action against the Hoover Tornados under stadium lights during a night game.

Back in action, Burbank wasted no time scoring to start the second half as Laporte found Chase Miles for a 20-yard touchdown pass to put the Bulldogs up 56-0. Hoover’s struggles to put up points showed in the start of the third quarter with Burbank forcing another turnover on downs to set up another score. Tyler Hudson took it to the house for a 45-yard touchdown run and Hoover continued to fight as Logan Dancel blocked Ryan Mendoza’s extra point attempt leaving the Bulldogs lead at 62-0 through three quarters. 

A nighttime view of a high school football game with players from Burbank and Hoover on the field. The stands are filled with spectators, and a church can be seen in the background.
Football players on the field during a night game, with spectators in the background and stadium lights illuminating the scene.
A night-time football game scene showing players from the Burbank Bulldogs and Hoover Tornados on the field, with spectators in the background. A group of Bulldogs players is on the sidelines, watching the play unfold.
Football game in progress with players from both teams on a well-lit field, crowd in the background watching intently.

It was an uneventful final quarter for the most part but DeShawn Laporte connected with Troy Wells on a shovel pass for a red zone touchdown to put Burbank up 69-0 to seal the game. The Bulldog defense forced a turnover on downs on the Tornados to call it a night. 

A night football game in progress with players on the field wearing blue and white uniforms. Spectators are visible in the stands, and a church building is in the background.
A nighttime football game in progress, with players from two teams on the field. The Burbank Bulldogs are wearing blue uniforms while the Hoover Tornados are in gray. Spectators are visible in the background.
Group of football players wearing gray and blue uniforms huddled together on a field at night, with coaches and spectators in the background.
Football game in progress under night lights, with players on the field and spectators in the stands.
Players from the Burbank Bulldogs football team shaking hands after a victory on the field at night, with stadium lights illuminating the area.
Football field during a night game, featuring two teams in blue and gray uniforms preparing for a play, with a crowd of spectators in the background.
Football players on the field during a night game, with one team in blue uniforms and the other in white, while spectators cheer in the foreground.
Football players from Burbank and Hoover teams on the field during a night game, with spectators in the background.
Nighttime view of a high school football field with players in action, surrounded by spectators and illuminated by stadium lights.

Burbank improves to 6-2 overall and 4-1 in Pacific League play to keep pace with Muir for first place with Hoover dropping to 2-6 overall and 0-5 in Pacific League play. Both teams will return next Friday night for their week nine contests. Burbank will take on the Glendale Nitros at Moyse Stadium at 7:00 p.m. with Hoover hosting Muir at 5:30 p.m.

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