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NorCal Bowl Games Scoreboard
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CN was a middle of the pack SFL Team which happens to be the best league in norcal. Nothing wrong with that but they wouldn’t beat OR, Folsom, or Rocklin. But don’t whine when you have to travel unless you are damn sure you are going to bring it. That is how I was taught. Action on field. Make a statement. The statement they made was we had a nice season but we got spanked when the lights were on brightest. And it wasn’t a bad game. It was utter domination,
Closer than it needed to be but finally MC beats Mack 35-28
Final Marin Catholic 35 - MyClymonds 28
Yeah, they did.
CN was undefeated. DLS had 2 losses, both by 21+ points and including a 28-0 non-competitive shut out.
Furthermore CN defeated JSerra by 16 who defeated OLu by 10 who defeated DLS by 21.
The above is a textbook “excellent” argument and certainly earned on the field.
I know you love to defend the CIF and their asinine guidelines/decision making which are purposely designed to allow them freedom to make arbitrary and subjective decisions that rarely make any sense.
Your last paragraph is precisely what everyone finds so utterly ridiculous and laughable. Because it completely defies everything prior to it, not to mention every other reputable playoff system known to sports fans. Arbitrarily “distributing” the home locations is not how things should ever be done. Worse, they’ve never clearly outlined their methodology or that they even do that hence the widespread confusion.
You are 100% right about one thing, though. None of this is new. The CIF being a complete and utter embarrassment and mess, that is.
The above said, DLS clearly was the vastly superior team last night but that doesn’t take away what had transpired up to the kickoff of that game. Even several DLS supporters admitted they were greatly surprised the game wasn’t being hosted by CN. Because most rightfully expect these games to be hosted by the more deserving team based upon record, SOS, common opponents, etc. But CA and CIF don’t roll that way.
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If they could somehow clean up the penalties, especially the personal fouls, unsportsmen likes, etc (which is a significant reason they lost to San Marin), they'd make it so much easier on themselves. That being said, with the injuries to Charlie Seymore and Greer Arther, two seniors and likely college players, it's encouraging to see the depth of the program on display. No matter how frustrating it can be at times, they're going to another state championship and exorcised demons today vs McClymonds. Charles Williams for Bay Area player of the year!
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Congrats to GHS as well.
Just my POV, but I saw one team that was emotionally charged during warmups and throughout the game while the other looked flat, disinterested at times, and quite possibly intimidated.
The Rocklin team I saw last night wasn’t the one I saw play 9x this season. Their energy and fight was lacking, their tackling was atrocious, and IMO the Pacers staff out-coached the RHS staff.
The game flipped with the pick 6. And once RHS was down 20-7 it seemed like whatever energy they had was gone. They looked defeated IMO, despite a ton of time still remaining.
Take nothing away from GHS, who played a great game. But many of their runs were initially stopped for short gains or even behind the LOS but the Thunders poor tackling and lack of rallying to the ball was their own doing. As were all the mental mistakes and penalties. I could be wrong, but Rocklin looked like a team intimidated by their opponent, especially once they got behind.
GHS was the more disciplined team. And their situational play calling on both sides of the ball was better.
The game was closer than the final score, as the final 2 TD’s were more the result of Rocklin being down 13 points late and needing to go for every 4th down in their own territory. That kinda snowball effect often happens when teams need to go into desperation mode offensively and it doesn’t work.
The pick 6 was a huge swing as it gave Grant Union the lead, which they then increased to a 2 score lead, and allowed them play with the lead and dictate pace with their run game. Had Rocklin been able to maintain their initial one score lead and make the Pacers sling it more when they didn’t necessary want to — things may have played out a bit differently.
But the Pacers imposed their will and pushed the lead to 20-7 then stalled any momentum the Thunder might have been able to get by thwarting their opening 2nd half possession.
Even when Rocklin managed to close the score to 20-14, it still felt like their chances were slim. The Pacers defense stopped the run all night and really did a phenomenal job in coverage. Even when Reeve Slone managed to buy extra time with his legs, his receivers just weren’t able to get much separation. And when they did, Slone just couldn’t get it to them.
There’s no doubt the Pacers were the better team last night. I sure wish they had teams like the one they fielded last night during their recent 4 year stay in the SFL. Seeing them and MT run roughshod over the Metro league isn’t good for anybody.
I’ve said it many times over the years, but HS football in the Sac area and SJS is always better when the Grant Union Pacers are among the top programs. They are undeniably the premier program in the area (historically) just surpassing 600 wins this season and with countless section titles, NFL players, and the only OPEN State title outside of the De La Salle Spartans.
While I was rooting for Rocklin last night, I’m happy to see Pacer Nation back on track. The past decade was tough to see. Just move them and MT over to the SFL, please.
Palma 7 Hughson 7 Q1
Palma Nunes QB 10 yard keeper for TD on their first series and ties it up late in Q1
Palma Nunes QB 10 yard keeper for TD on their first series and ties it up late in Q1
One last thing about the Grant-Rocklin game last night — IDK what the actual attendance numbers were but the turnout was amazing.
Pacer Nation came out in full force and there were fans standing around the perimeter fence from the visitor entrance to the actual visitor stands. The home stands were also full, of course, and it made for a very awesome and loud setting.
Pacer Nation came out in full force and there were fans standing around the perimeter fence from the visitor entrance to the actual visitor stands. The home stands were also full, of course, and it made for a very awesome and loud setting.
Pittsburg up early on Folsom, 7-0, as #12 Marley Alcantara completed a 5 yard TD pass to #10 Jadyn Hudson.
Folsom countered quickly with a short TD run by Ryder Lyons.
Game tied at 7. Should be a good one thoughout.
Folsom countered quickly with a short TD run by Ryder Lyons.
Game tied at 7. Should be a good one thoughout.
Pitt counters Ryder Lyons 2nd TD run with a 14 Yd Rushing TD by #28 Jamar Searcy.
Game tied again, 14-14.
Edit: Sorry, spoke too soon. XP was blocked. Folsom leads 14-13.
Edit: Sorry, spoke too soon. XP was blocked. Folsom leads 14-13.
Palma 14 Hughson 14 Half
Palma ties it up with 6 seconds left in half
Palma receives second half kick off
Palma ties it up with 6 seconds left in half
Palma receives second half kick off
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PItt is def real deal. If they can get to Lyons’s they win.
When Lyons’s can find holes and make plays with his legs he’s tough.
16-14 lead at half.
When Lyons’s can find holes and make plays with his legs he’s tough.
16-14 lead at half.
Palma 21 Hughson 14 Q3 8:53
79 yard drive after receiving half kickoff ending with 30 yard frosh Eli Dukes TD run
79 yard drive after receiving half kickoff ending with 30 yard frosh Eli Dukes TD run
16-14 at the half. I would hardly be gassing up the flatbeds, double decker busses and the confetti cannons for a parade down Railroad Avenue.
But let's go Pitt!! Andale!!
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