CIF-NCS Division 1 championship: Defense carries Pittsburg to 13-3 win over Clayton Valley Charter

BRENTWOOD, Calif. — With all these offensive weapons and Division I prospects on offense, it was Pittsburg’s protection that got here to the rescue with a championship on the road Friday night time. 

The Pirates (11-2) gave up a area aim on Clayton Valley Constitution’s first possession, however then shut out the Ugly Eagles the remainder of the best way in a 13-3 North Coast Part Division 1 championship at Heritage Excessive College. 

Pittsburg beat the Eagles for the second straight yr within the NCS D1 finals, and now advance to CIF Regional play subsequent week in opposition to an opponent that will probably be introduced on Sunday. 

It was the fifth part title for the Pirates, who received a 5-yard landing run by Elijah Bow within the first quarter and a juggling 11-yard landing reception from Boise State-bound receiver Khai Taylor within the third from Florida commit Jaden Rashada. 

Pittsburg struggled all through as a consequence of Clayton Valley Constitution’s rugged protection and 7 process calls, three within the crimson zone. 

It prevented a wider cushion and simpler time for coach 21-year coach Vic Galli, who introduced earlier this month he can be stepping down on the finish of the season. 

He received doused with a bucket of Gatorade shortly after a sack by Odera Okaka, the workforce’s sixth of the sport, on Clayton Valley’s final gasp. 

Clayton Valley completed off an 8-5 file and its longtime coach Tim Murphy additionally introduced this is able to be his final recreation as head coach. He led the Eagles to a state title in 2018. 

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