CONCORD — De La Salle coach Justin Alumbaugh demanded better.

After watching his defense – previously perfect in its first three games – give up 20 points to Grant-Sacramento last week, Alumbaugh publicly challenged the Spartans, saying players needed to “grow up.”

On Friday night, his unit responded.

De La Salle’s defense gave up no offensive touchdowns as the host Spartans defeated Sac-Joaquin Section powerhouse St. Mary’s-Stockton 36-7.

De La Salle surrendered just 130 yards of total offense and allowed the Rams to get into the red zone only once.

“They responded well,” Alumbaugh said. “I thought our guys stepped up and I knew we were going to play better because we practiced better. They had better intent. They were more focused. They had a much better understanding of our opponen

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