Melquis Stovall had a 36-yard TD run for the Spirits
(Moorpark) – In a preview of a possible Mid-Valley Division championship game, Paraclete and Sierra Canyon were deadlocked for the better part of forty-seven minutes and fifty-seconds. The last ten-seconds of the game will be remembered by the Spirits as they finally broke a 7-7 tie when Ethan Clark slashed through the Trailblazer defense for a 17-yard touchdown run.
Paraclete made a living of playing ball-hawking defense during its abbreviated Gold Coast Valley league schedule as they only allowed one touchdown while going 3-0.
With the win, the Spirits not only take the rivalry game; they also will be ranked as one of the top seeds heading into the Mid-Valley Division playoffs next week. Paraclete ended the season 7-3 with their three losses coming at the hands of opponents that were 24-6.
*** The Spirits rushed for 235 yards as a team with KJ Latu (77 yards) and Ethan Clark (78 yards) leading the squad.
*** Melquise Stovall rushed for 39 yards on the night, but his 36 yard touchdown run was powerful as he shed tacklers throughout the hard fought score.
*** David Schmucker finished the night six of ten for 77 yards. But was instrumental on the game-winning drive finding Blake Jordan on a 25-yard pass that eventually set up the game winning score. Jordan’s diving catch deserves praise.
*** Paraclete nearly took the early in the fourth quarter as they ventured to the Sierra Canyon 8-yard line. After being first and goal, the Spirits found themselves looking at a 4th and Goal at the 26 yard line. The kick was blocked by the Trailblazers.
*** Braxtin Wilson intercepted Kohl Hollinquest at the Spirits 1-yard line to thwart a Sierra Canyon drive. Beau Zacharia was then picked off at the end of the game by Latu.
*** The Trailblazers entered the game averaging 219 yards per game through the air, tonight they managed just 158 yards.
*** Hollinquest began the game going seven of nine for 87 yards before being injured. Beau Zacharia entered the game late in the second quarter and finished the night five of 15 for 71 yards and one interception.
*** Kaizer Butler scored the only Sierra Canyon touchdown from four-yards with 8:39 remaining in the first quarter.
*** Isaiah Renfro led all receivers with three catches for 61 yards for the Trailblazers.
*** Sierra Canyon tried a field goal late in the third quarter after getting inside the Paraclete red zone. The attempt was blocked.
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