In a thrilling matchup between Diablo Valley and American River on September 14, 2024, Diablo Valley emerged victorious with a final score of 28-21. The game took place at Beaver Stadium in Sacramento, CA, and featured a back-and-forth battle between the two teams.
American River got off to a strong start in the first quarter, with Jett Harris scoring a 2-yard run to put his team ahead 7-0. The lead was extended in the second quarter when Elias Brown scored a 1-yard run, making it 14-0 in favor of American River. However, Diablo Valley fought back with Teddy Booras scoring a 1-yard run just before halftime, although the extra point was missed, leaving the score at 14-6.
The third quarter saw Diablo Valley come alive, with David Pierro catching two touchdown passes from Booras, one for 48 yards and the other for 30 yards. A successful 2-point conversion rush by Jaysn Wade tied the game at 14-14. American River responded with a powerful 81-yard run by Elias Brown, tying the game once again at 21-21.
In the fourth quarter, Diablo Valley's defense stepped up, with Safir Stills-Bey intercepting a pass and returning it 60 yards for a touchdown. This proved to be the game-winning play, as Diablo Valley held on for a 28-21 victory.
Statistically, Diablo Valley had 19 first downs compared to American River's 25. Diablo Valley had a total offense of 322 yards, with 248 yards passing and 74 yards rushing. American River, on the other hand, had a total offense of 416 yards, with 174 yards passing and 242 yards rushing.
Individually, Teddy Booras had a strong game for Diablo Valley, completing 17 of 27 passes for 248 yards and two touchdowns. David Pierro was his top target, catching seven passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns. On the defensive side, Safir Stills-Bey had a standout performance with six solo tackles, two assists, and a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown.
For American River, Elias Brown was the standout player, rushing for 163 yards on 21 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Jett Harris also had a solid game, rushing for 12 yards and scoring a touchdown.
Overall, the game was a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams, with Diablo Valley ultimately coming out on top. The win improved Diablo Valley's record to 1-1, while American River fell to 1-1. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game, making for an exciting and entertaining matchup for the fans in attendance.
