Cardenas got quick TD, and was aggressor early.The Kid wrote: ↑Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:55 pm So how did Cardenas shut down Beard's offense for most of the match? Was this great prep with his coaches or was Beard a little off tonight? It looks like Cardenas had a very different game plan and actually took a lot of shots. In their early match ups I remember Beard often scored on those.
Beard seemed to show respect (good or not) but couldn't get his TD machine working.
Then altered strategy and rode Cardenas for entirety of 2nd of period to get key RT point.
Can't remember last time Beard got an entire period ride-out, especially against caliber of Cardenas
Then TD game back on in OT for 6-3 W.
Come tournament time, good to see one win over highly ranked opponent when "A-game" isn't working.