Football jumps to No. 6 in 3C2A Poll after big win at Redwoods
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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7 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 54 |
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7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
Team Stats
Redwoods
| Game Statistics | Diablo Valley | Redwoods |
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| Passing Yards | 408 | 189 |
| Rushing Yards | 102 | 126 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Time of Poss. | 36:52 | 35:34 |
Diablo Valley 54, Redwoods 28
The Diablo Valley Vikings stayed undefeated on the season (3-0) with an explosive 54–28 road victory over the College of the Redwoods on Saturday afternoon in Arcata.
Redwoods struck first with a short touchdown run to go up 7–0 early. The Vikings quickly responded as Kalani McLeod connected with Jake Calcagno for a 7-yard score to even things up at 7–7.
The Corsairs briefly regained the lead with a 3-yard rushing touchdown, but McLeod's deep strike to Martis Ferguson (57 yards) tied the game again. Diablo Valley then seized momentum: McLeod found Khai Taylor from 10 yards out, and QB Jayden Macedo tossed a 17-yard touchdown to Ferrari Miller, pushing the Vikings ahead 28–14. Redwoods closed the half with a late touchdown, narrowing the score to 28–21.
The Vikings took control after halftime. McLeod continued his precise passing, hitting Taylor for another touchdown and later finding Jurrion Dickey on a 24-yard strike. Though a missed PAT and failed two-point conversion kept the score manageable, Diablo Valley's offense was relentless.
Macedo added to the attack in the fourth quarter with a 25-yard touchdown to Calcagno and a 21-yard scoring toss to Amani Elfadil. Redwoods managed one touchdown in the final frame, but the Vikings' balance and efficiency proved too much.
Stat Leaders
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Quarterbacks:
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McLeod: 22-of-24, 264 yards, 5 TDs
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Macedo: 10-of-10, 121 yards, 3 TDs
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Fucik: 2-of-2, 23 yards
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Receiving:
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Jurrion Dickey – 7 catches, 123 yards, 1 TD
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Calcagno – 4 catches, 42 yards, 2 TDs
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Taylor – 4 catches, 40 yards, 2 TDs
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Ferguson – 1 catch, 57-yard TD
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Defense:
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The Vikings defense snagged three interceptions, highlighted by Journey McKoy's 50-yard return and Santino Acevedo's 23-yard return.
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Diablo Valley held Redwoods scoreless in the third quarter to break the game open.
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By the Numbers
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Total Offense: Diablo Valley 510 yards | Redwoods 315 yards
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Passing Yards: DVC 408 | Redwoods 189
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Third Downs: DVC 73% (8/11) | Redwoods 53% (9/17)
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Turnovers: DVC forced 3 INTs
The Vikings showcased their depth at quarterback and a dynamic receiving corps, overwhelming Redwoods with a near-flawless passing attack (34-for-36 combined). With the win, Diablo Valley improves to 3-0, and jumping to No. 6 in the 3C2A Poll.
