Clovis, Kingsburg, Dinuba lead Week 5 high school football action
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- Clovis dominated Bullard 35-0, led by Caruso and Rose in a rainy shutout win.
- Kingsburg defense contained Sanger's McGrews, securing a 14-0 shutout win.
- Dinuba outpaced Washington Union 42-26, powered by Lopez and Ibarra's six TDs.
Under steady rain Thursday, Clovis High had its way early and often against Bullard and seemed ready for the Tri-River Athletic Conference.
The Cougars were led by James Caruso’s two touchdown runs in a 35-0 victory at McLane Stadium.
Not even rain could slow down the Cougars, though a fumble by quarterback Deagan Rose happened when the ball sailed over his head.
Despite the miscue by the center, Rose was effective, including a 1-yard run in the second quarter.
The Cougars figure to be a contender for the Tri-River Athletic Conference title.
Clovis will be on a bye next week before opening TRAC play against Buchanan.
Kingsburg 14, Sanger 0
The Vikings defense had a big task in stopping the McGrew’s, the duo running back for the Apaches.
Kingsburg got the job done when Kade Holt found Cooper Holt for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter and Jackson Leibee scored on a 2-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to give the Vikings the win.
Dinuba 42, Washington Union 26
The Panthers showed some fight against the Emperors.
Instead it was Dinuba who wanted it more.
Nate Lopez ran for three scores and Tony Ibarra threw for three touchdowns in a win.
The Panthers would get to within seven points during the game, but the Emperors always found an answer.
Reedley 19, Selma 14
Will Bacon’s 11-yard run in the fourth quarter with 6 minutes remaining, helped the Pirates to a win over the host Bears.
Selma couldn’t orchestrate a winning drive as Reedley took over on turnover on downs.
Momentum continues
For a second straight week, The Bee finished 7-1.
The lone loss came when Kingsburg blanked Sanger 14-0.
The wins came from Clovis, Orosi, Hoover, Kerman, Reedley, Strathmore and McLane.
With those wins, The Bee is now 29-12.
Top 25 fared
1. Central East (4-1), defeated Liberty-Bakersfield 35-33
2. Clovis East (4-1), defeated Lemoore 30-19
3. Clovis North (4-0), defeated San Ramon Valley 43-14
4. Tulare Union (4-0), defeated Ridgeview 48-15
5. Clovis West (4-1), defeated Turlock 54-7
6. Bakersfield Christian (4-0), defeated Stockdale 47-0
7. Bakersfield (4-1), defeated Dorsey 37-0
8. Bullard (2-3), lost to Clovis 35-0
9. Frontier (1-3), lost to Lincoln-San Diego 31-14
10. Buchanan (4-0), did not play
11. Clovis (4-1), defeated Bullard 35-0
12. Golden West (4-0), did not play
13. Kennedy (4-1), defeated Independence 21-6
14. St. Joseph (4-1), defeated Centennial 35-7
15. Wasco (4-0), did not play
16. Sanger (2-3), lost to Kingsburg 14-0
17. Tulare Western (3-1), did not play
18. Kerman (4-1), defeated Dos Palos 42-9
19. Madera (4-1), lost to Merced 43-34
20. Independence (4-1), lost to Kennedy 21-6
21. Shafter (4-0), defeated Edison 42-25
22. Redwood (3-2), defeated Hanford 28-15
23. Immanuel (4-0), defeated Avenal 14-0
24. Washington Union (3-1), lost to Dinuba 42-26
25. Garza (3-2), defeated Lompoc 27-24
This story was originally published September 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM.
