The game between American River and Sequoias on September 7, 2024, was an exciting matchup that saw American River come out on top with a score of 35-18. The game took place at Sequoias Stadium in Visalia, CA, and had a total attendance of 1109 fans.
The game started off with American River taking an early lead with a 49-yard run by Elias Brown, followed by a 46-yard pass from Jett Harris to Jadon Anderson. Sequoias responded with a 9-yard pass from Reilly Garcia to Dalton Armbruster, tying the game at 7-7. However, American River regained the lead with another touchdown pass from Harris to Anderson, ending the first quarter with a score of 14-7 in favor of American River.
In the second quarter, Sequoias managed to kick a field goal, bringing the score to 14-10. The third quarter saw American River extend their lead with two more touchdown passes from Harris to Omari Baker and Anderson, making it 28-10. Sequoias tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter with a touchdown pass from Garcia to Gage Armbruster, but American River sealed the victory with a 63-yard interception return for a touchdown by Brevin Amiga, ending the game with a final score of 35-18.
Statistically, American River had 14 first downs compared to Sequoias' 18, but American River had a more efficient third-down conversion rate at 36% compared to Sequoias' 35%. American River also had a total offensive yardage of 366 compared to Sequoias' 305. Jett Harris had a standout performance for American River, throwing for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Elias Brown led the rushing attack with 106 yards and a touchdown.
On the defensive side, American River's Brevin Amiga had a key interception return for a touchdown, while Antonio Williams led the team with 9 total tackles. For Sequoias, Tovie Martin had a strong defensive performance with 7 total tackles and a sack.
Overall, American River's strong offensive performance and key defensive plays led them to a decisive victory over Sequoias. The win puts American River at 1-0 for the season, while Sequoias falls to 0-1. Both teams showed promise in their season opener, and fans can look forward to seeing how they progress throughout the rest of the season.