No. 15 Sequoias battles No. 2 Butte but upset bid falls short, 14-12; Get all scores here

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OROVILLE - The game between Sequoias and Butte on October 5, 2024, was a closely contested battle that ended with Butte narrowly defeating Sequoias by a score of 14-12. Both teams put up a strong fight, but in the end, it was Butte who emerged victorious.

The game started off with a scoreless first quarter, but Sequoias managed to take the lead in the second quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Dalton Armbrust. However, their 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 6-0 in favor of Sequoias.

Butte responded in the third quarter with a 5-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Beamon to Brandon Smith, followed by a successful extra point kick by Danny Alvarez, giving Butte a 7-6 lead. In the fourth quarter, Butte extended their lead with another touchdown pass from Beamon to Smith, along with another successful extra point kick, making the score 14-6.

Sequoias fought back with a 2-yard touchdown run by Reilly Garcia, but their 2-point conversion attempt failed, leaving them just short of tying the game. Despite their efforts, Sequoias was unable to score again, and Butte held on for the 14-12 victory.

In terms of statistics, both teams put up a strong offensive performance, with Butte edging out Sequoias in total offense with 334 yards compared to Sequoias' 337 yards. However, Sequoias had on offense 256 passing yards and 81 rushing yards, while Butte had 217 passing yards and 117 rushing yards.

Individually, Reilly Garcia led Sequoias with 256 passing yards, while Dalton Armbrust and Garcia also contributed on the ground with 67 and 8 rushing yards, respectively. Dontae Gentles was a key receiver for Sequoias, racking up 162 receiving yards.

For Butte, Marcus Beamon had a strong performance with 217 passing yards and two touchdown passes to Brandon Smith, who finished with 38 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Takeshi Faupula led Butte in rushing with 46 yards.

Defensively, both teams put up a solid effort, with players like Will Henderson and Louis Sanders standing out for Sequoias, while Austin Young and Zach Valcarcel made key plays for Butte.

Overall, the game was a hard-fought battle between two talented teams, with Butte ultimately coming out on top. The victory improved Butte's record to 5-0, while Sequoias fell to 3-2. Both teams showed resilience and determination throughout the game, making for an exciting matchup that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

(Northern California Football Conference)

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE leagues
NATIONAL DIVISION NON-LEAGUE
American River 31, Modesto 20
Butte 14, College of the Sequoias 12
College of San Mateo 14, Fresno CC 7
Laney 27, Santa Rosa JC 9
Reedley 42, San Joaquin Delta 7
Sacramento CC 21, Foothill 17
Shasta 22, Diablo Valley 15
Sierra 43, City College of San Francisco 35 

AMERICAN GOLDEN COAST
Coalinga 49, Merced 6
Gavilan 21, Hartnell 17
San Jose 32, Cabrillo 13

AMERICAN PACIFIC 7
College of the Redwoods 54, Chabot 35
De Anza 49, Los Medanos 7

AMERICAN DIVISION NON-LEAGUE
Monterey Peninsula 24, College of the Siskiyous 17 (OT)
Byes: Feather River, Yuba.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION leagues
NATIONAL NORTHERN
Allan Hancock 35, Moorpark 34
College of the Canyons 48, Antelope Valley 7
El Camino 27, Bakersfield 26
Ventura 34, Santa Barbara CC 10

NATIONAL CENTRAL
Golden West 45, Citrus 7
Long Beach 38, Cerritos 30 (2 OT)
Orange Coast 19, East Los Angeles 7
Mt. San Antonio at San Bernardino Valley, cancelled

NATIONAL SOUTHERN 
Fullerton 49, Southwestern 14
Riverside 76, Mt. San acinto 16
Palomar 44, Grossmont 3
Saddleback 26, San Diego Mesa 24

AMERICAN  DIVISION NON-LEAGUE
Glendale 44, West Los Angeles 20
Los Angeles Pierce 45, Victor Valley 35
Los Angeles Southwest 45, College ef the Desert 32
Pasadena 21, Chaffey 19
Santa Ana 21, Los Angeles Valley 19
Santa Monica at Compton, postponed (bus breakdown)