High school football Week 8: Déjà vu?; showdown of unbeaten teams looms; last-second win
Clovis North was in another close high school football game.
But unlike last week when The Bee’s 13th-ranked Broncos lost to Clovis East on a Hail Mary touchdown pass, Clovis North held on Friday night for a 38-35 victory over No. 10 Clovis at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
It sure got intense for Clovis North, though, surrendering two late touchdowns then punting the ball away with 2:15 remaining.
Clovis couldn’t get anything going on its last drive, turning the ball over on downs with 1:25 remaining.
Clovis North had a comfortable 38-21 lead after Trent Rogers’ 60-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter.
No. 11 Lemoore 48, No. 14 Mission Oak 0
Andrew Moench rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns and Anthony Garcia rushed for 102 yards and one score in an East Yosemite League game.
Jayden Evangelo went 6 for 6 on extra points and kicked field goals of 35 and 38 yards.
No. 5 CVC, No. 7 Kingsburg set for showdown
Central Valley Christian and Kingsburg took care of business.
CVC had no trouble against Selma in a 64-13 victory.
Up north, Kingsburg visited Kerman and won 28-0.
The unbeaten teams will meet in Kingsburg likely for the Tri-County-Kings Canyon League title.
The game is 7 p.m. Oct. 14.
Game balls
Landon Almeida, Caruthers: Had his second interception return for a touchdown in back-to-back weeks. The Blue Raiders defeated Parlier 63-0.
Gage Armbruster, Corcoran: Accounted for six touchdowns to help the Panthers to a 39-15 victory over Orange Cove. He finished with 83 yards rushing.
Jaime Arredondo, Strathmore: Had a receiving touchdown and an interception return for a touchdown in the Spartans’ 28-6 victory over Woodlake.
Malachi Barnes, Sunnyside: He had 10 receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 59-12 victory over Fresno.
Andrew Camarillo, Orosi: Finished with 339 yards and six touchdowns in the Cardinals’ 48-6 over Granite Hills.
Jackson Cinfel, Clovis North: Had two touchdowns to help the Broncos to a 38-35 victory over Clovis.
Bryson Donelson, Central Valley Christian: Powered the Cavaliers to a 64-13 victory over Selma when he ran for 189 yards and four touchdowns.
Drake Hennagan, Dos Palos: His 23-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter lifted the Broncos to a 44-41 victory over Mendota.
CJ Hernandez, Dinuba: Had two quarterback sneaks and threw for a touchdown as the Emperors rolled to a 49-7 victory over Tulare Western.
Dameian Hernandez, Hanford: Scored three touchdowns in the Bullpups’ 49-6 victory over Tulare Union.
Trace Jackson, Kingsburg: Finished with 28 carries for 173 yards and three touchdowns in the Vikings’ 28-0 victory over Kerman.
Ryan Markarian, Clovis West: Passed for four touchdowns to keep the Golden Eagles undefeated in a 42-30 victory over Clovis East.
Andrew Moench, Lemoore: Ran for 103 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over Mission Oak.
Brandon Ramirez, San Joaquin Memorial: Led the Panthers to a 56-0 victory over Madera with his three touchdowns.
Jacob Rocha, Reedley: Threw for five touchdowns to lead the Pirates past Hanford West 48-27.
Michael Runnels, Buchanan: Totaled five touchdowns to lead the Bears to a 49-41 victory over Central.
Jordan Stewart, McLane: Accounted for four touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving) to rally the Highlanders past Sanger West 36-28.
Logan Stotts, Fresno Christian: Threw for six touchdowns as the Eagles defeated Sierra 56-27.
Nick Stubblefield, Bullard: Totaled four touchdown runs in the Knights’ 49-16 victory over Garza.
Peyton Van Worth, Dos Palos: Passed for four touchdowns, helping the Broncos to a 44-41 victory over Mendota.
Raymon Velazquez and Carlson Renteria, Golden West: Velazquez threw a 19-yard pass to Renteria for a touchdown with nine seconds left in the Trailblazers’ 18-13 victory over Mt. Whitney.
Bee’s predictions
The Bee went 5-0, correctly picking Clovis West, Buchanan, Clovis North, Lemoore and Redwood to win.
For the season, The Bee is 30-10.
Top 25 fared
1. Clovis West (7-0) defeated Clovis East 42-30
2. Liberty-Bakersfield (5-2) defeated Stockdale 42-0 (Thursday)
3. Buchanan (5-1) defeated Central 49-41
4. San Joaquin Memorial (5-2) defeated Madera 56-0
5. Central Valley Christian (7-0) defeated Selma 64-13
6. Central (4-3) lost to Buchanan 49-41
7. Kingsburg (7-0) defeated Kerman 28-0
8. Clovis East (6-0) lost to Clovis West 42-30
9. St. Joseph (6-1) defeated Paso Robles 38-10
10. Clovis (3-4) lost to Clovis North 38-35
11. Lemoore (6-1) defeated Mission Oak 48-0
12. Centennial (7-0) defeated Highland 21-7
13. Clovis North (4-3) defeated Clovis 38-35
14. Mission Oak (5-2) lost to Lemoore 48-0
15. Redwood (5-2) defeated Porterville 28-0
16. Porterville (6-1) lost to Redwood 28-0
17. Frontier (5-2) defeated Garces 29-28
18. Bullard (3-4) defeated Garza 49-16 (Thursday)
19. Lompoc (5-2) lost to Mission Prep 61-35
20. Edison (3-4) lost to Sanger 28-27
21. Bakersfield Christian (5-2) defeated Ridgeview 38-7
22. Dinuba (4-3) defeated Tulare Western 49-7
23. Bakersfield (4-3) defeated Independence 28-25
24. Reedley (5-2) defeated Hanford West 48-27
25. Hanford (5-2) defeated Tulare Union 49-6 (Thursday)
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This story was originally published October 8, 2022 at 10:37 AM.
