Clovis North showed why they are the defending Central Section Division I high school football champions.
The Bee’s top-ranked Broncos did it on offense and defense in a 24-0 victory over San Joaquin Memorial on Friday night.
After a field goal, Clovis North got going in the second quarter when Lucas Smith connected on a 13-yard touchdown throw to Tyree Sams.
The Broncos just kept pushing after that and it was all in the air rather than on the run that’s given Clovis North success last season.
Smith threw his second touchdown when he found Brody Kruse for 9 yards as time expired in the first half.
The Broncos defense also forced a fumble in the third quarter.
Sams added to his night when he had an interception late in the fourth quarter.
Clovis North senior running back McKay Madsen finally found the end zone, but he went the distance on a 56 yard run in the third quarter.
Memorial quarterback Colton Johnson throws against the Clovis North defense during their game at San Joaquin Memorial on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Memorial’s Syriss Fuller high-steps his way for a few yards against Clovis North during their game at San Joaquin Memorial on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Clovis North quarterback Lucas Smith, right, throws downfield while getting some blocking help against Memorial during their game at San Joaquin Memorial on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Clovis North running back Mckay Madsen, left, tries to stiff-arm his way past Memorial’s Luciano Delana on a run in the first half of their game at San Joaquin Memorial on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Clovis North wide receiver Tyree Sams looks for an opening while taking the ball down the sideline in the first half of their game against Memorial at San Joaquin Memorial on Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ckohlruss@fresnobee.com
Anthony Galaviz writes about sports for The Fresno Bee. He covers the Las Vegas Raiders, high schools, boxing, MMA and junior colleges. He’s been with The Bee since 1997 and attended Fresno City College before graduating from Fresno State with a major in journalism and a minor in criminology. Support my work with a digital subscription
