The Barbarians shut out the Aztecs 30-0 on Dec. 2, using three interceptions and a 347-yard passing performance by Merrill McRae to extend their winning streak to 11 games.
Coyoacan’s offense finished with 95 total yards: 87 passing and 8 rushing. Andrés Santillana completed 12 of 26 passes for 87 yards and threw three interceptions. The Aztecs converted 2 of 13 third downs and did not score.
The Barbarians took control early. William Gess intercepted Santillana, and Jeffrey Wilson ran 38 yards for a touchdown on the ensuing possession. Rusty McKenzie intercepted another Santillana pass on Coyoacan’s next drive, but Sebastián Huerta answered with an interception of McRae near the Aztecs’ goal line.
Robert Butcher’s 30-yard field goal in the second quarter made it 10-0. McRae then connected with Jan Decker for a 41-yard touchdown, followed by a 32-yard scoring pass to Don Murtagh. Butcher’s extra points left the Barbarians ahead 24-0 at halftime.
McRae completed 34 of 49 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Murtagh had 100 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Decker had 90 yards and a score. Wilson added 60 rushing yards and a touchdown, according to the player totals.
The Barbarians had a 79-yard Wilson touchdown run called back for a holding penalty in the third quarter. Butcher missed a 40-yard field-goal attempt later in the period, but made kicks from 50 and 38 yards in the fourth. His 50-yarder put the visitors ahead 27-0; after Richard Harrod intercepted Santillana, Butcher’s 38-yard field goal set the final margin.
The Aztecs’ defense recorded two sacks, both by Dennis McIntire, and Huerta’s interception was the team’s only takeaway. The Barbarians finished with three interceptions and one sack.
Coyoacan entered the game 10-4 and had already clinched a playoff berth. The 13-1 Barbarians, who improved their listed record with the win, had clinched the division.
Barbarians shut out Aztecs, 30-0
Coyoacan managed 95 yards of offense as the division-clinching visitors built a 24-point halftime lead.
Greg Shah
· Coyoacan Ajusco Ledger
· 12/02/2063