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Morton and Brooks lead Texas Tech past California 34-14 in Independence Bowl
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Behren Morton completed 27 of 43 passes for 256 yards and three first-half touchdowns, leading Texas Tech to a 34-14 victory over California in the Independence Bowl on Saturday night.
Tahj Brooks ran for 98 yards and a score as the Red Raiders (7-6) shook off a terrible start. They shut out the Golden Bears (6-7) for the final three quarters to win the 47th edition of college football’s 11th-oldest bowl game.
Texas Tech led 24-14 at halftime and Brooks, the nation’s fourth-leading rusher, scored the only touchdown of the second half on a 7-yard run in the third quarter.
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It was the third straight bowl win for the Red Raiders, who fumbled the opening kickoff. Cal freshman Fernando Mendoza then rifled a 25-yard touchdown pass to Monroe Young to give the Bears the lead 15 seconds into the game.
California had a golden opportunity to extend it, but Mendoza was injured on a third-down scramble to the Texas Tech 5. Cal passed on the field goal and was stuffed after Jaydn Ott took a direct snap.
Texas Tech capped the ensuing 93-yard drive with a 27-yard touchdown pass from Morton to Coy Eakin.
Mendoza returned on the next possession and needed just 94 seconds to help the Bears regain the lead. Ott’s 1-yard touchdown run was preceded by a 51-yard pass from Mendoza to Trond Grizzell.
The Red Raiders had another immediate answer and tied the game at 14 with a 15-yard TD pass from Morton to Mason Tharp.
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The Red Raiders’ defense forced a three-and-out early in the second quarter and the offense continued to chew up yards — and points. A 14-yard strike from Morton to Loic Fouonji gave Texas Tech its first lead, 21-14.
A short field goal by Gino Garcia just before halftime made it 24-14. Garcia added a 37-yarder in the fourth quarter.
Texas Tech lost its previous two trips to the Independence Bowl, both to Ole Miss in 1986 and 1998.
California: The future is bright for the Golden Bears, but they didn’t get enough out of their young stars Saturday. Mendoza struck on the first play, but turned the ball over four times (three interceptions, one fumble). Ott was stymied throughout the night.
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Texas Tech: Morton proved the Red Raiders don’t have to simply rely on Brooks. The sophomore helped the team recover from an awful start and matched Cal’s early scores before the defense found its footing.
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Child dies after ‘non-water’ incident at California water park
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IRVINE, Cali. (KTLA) — A child died at a water park in Orange County on Saturday, authorities confirmed.
In a post to X, Irvine Police said officers and the Orange County Fire Authority responded to an incident at Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine earlier Saturday.
Park officials said in a statement that a 12-year-old boy “experienced a non-water, but medical related incident” outside of a pool.
The boy was taken to an area hospital, where he later died.
“Our hearts go out to the boy’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” Wild Rivers’ statement read. “We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
No additional details were made available by Irvine Police or officials at Wild Rivers.
Wild Rivers Water Park was originally open from 1986 to 2011. The current iteration and location, at 10000 Great Park Boulevard, opened in the summer of 2022.
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Families trying to stay cool as heat wave hits Central California
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — People across the Valley are doing what they can to stay safe during this heat wave.
“Today was about to be 100 degrees,” said Angelo Gonzales of Fresno. “So we were looking at public splash areas and this is one of our closest ones that we went to.”
On Saturday afternoon, families were out at Fig Garden Loop Park in Northwest Fresno, trying to stay cool in the shade.
Gonzales set up his family’s beach tent in front of the splash pad, so that they can try and beat the heat. They also brought with them other supplies.
“We do have sunblock and we do have a towel,” said Gonzales. “Just to make sure she stays nice dry and after we take off. But definitel sunblock is a must.”
It’s a refreshing spot that Gonzales and his wife like to take their daughter Talia to, when the weather gets hot. Gonzales said last summer they would come to the splash pad a few times a week.
For Talia it is a refreshing retreat.
“I like the thing where you have to wait and the water drops on your head,” said Talia.
With triple digit temperatures expected over the next few days, the Fresno Fire Department is expecting to get more calls for heat related illness.
That’s why the agency has this reminder.
“As folks are coming into the weekend, wanting to have a good time, find ways to cool off, we want to remind everybody the importance of staying hydrated,” said Josh Sellers with the Fresno Fire Department. “Drink plenty of water. Also limiting the amount of time that your outdoors.”
First responders said it’s also important to check in on each other during these dangerously hot days, especially for those in sensitive groups.
“Our youngsters and our elderly that maybe more susceptible to the hear related injuries,” said Sellers.
The City of Fresno also set up cooling centers for people to get some relief. If people need to get to those cooling centers, FAX is offering free rides to the sites.
But after a refreshing retreat at the splash pad, Gonzales said he’s looking to take his family out for milkshakes.
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California Blue overpowers field to win women’s Greco-Roman title at AFSW Junior National Duals
Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals | June 19-22, Tulsa, Okla.
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Women’s Greco-Roman Gold/Silver Results
1st Place – California Blue
2nd Place – Missouri
3rd Place – Texas Blue
4th Place – Oklahoma Blue
5th Place – Colorado
6th Place – Ohio Red
7th Place – Kansas
8th Place – Michigan
1st Place Match – California Blue defeated Missouri, 47-19
120 – Sydney Stifter (Missouri) fall Mikayla Garcia (California Blue), 1:29
125 – Angelina Vargas (Missouri) fall Devin Silva (California Blue), 3:55
130 – Samantha Sachs (California Blue) tech. fall EmmaLyn Burnett (Missouri), 10-1
135 – Janie Houser (California Blue) dec. Jasmine Wolfe (Missouri), 6-0
140 – Maci Stemmons (California Blue) forfeit
145 – Delarie Juarez (California Blue) dec. Payton Weese (Missouri), 5-0
155 – Eduarda Rodrigues (California Blue) fall Jayci Shelton (Missouri), 2:42
170 – Alana Thelin (Missouri) tech. fall Chrystina Ballejos (California Blue), 10-0
190 – Katianna Martinez (California Blue) fall Isabella Renfro (Missouri), 2:53
235 – Lorelei Hartman (California Blue) fall Alexis Stinson (Missouri), 0:41
95 – Mya Hairston (Missouri) tech. fall Eliana Caro (California Blue), 9-0
100 – Mia Navarro (California Blue) fall Kinley Harker (Missouri), 0:45
105 – Kailey Salazar (California Blue) tech. fall Baillee Cash (Missouri), 8-0
110 – Abbi Cooper (California Blue) tech. fall Jayden Keller (Missouri), 11-0
115 – Eden Hernandez (California Blue) tech. fall Jessa Joiner (Missouri), 10-0
3rd Place Match – Texas Blue defeated Oklahoma Blue, 38-36
120 – Kristen De La Rosa (Oklahoma Blue) fall Mariah Dillard (Texas Blue), 1:33
125 – Emily Beckley (Oklahoma Blue) fall Madison Pena (Texas Blue), 1:45
130 – Anna Vogt (Texas Blue) fall Trinity Rakestraw (Oklahoma Blue), 0:59
135 – Lynn Horn (Oklahoma Blue) fall Gwen Musser (Texas Blue), 4:08
140 – Alicen Dillard (Texas Blue) fall Jayla Ford (Oklahoma Blue), 1:03
145 – Brijatte Garcia (Texas Blue) forfeit
155 – Jacey Kuntz (Texas Blue) fall Makenna Howell (Oklahoma Blue), 0:28
170 – Kali Hayden (Oklahoma Blue) fall Samaria Barnett (Texas Blue), 0:36
190 – Tracy linklater (Texas Blue) forfeit
235 – Ariana Chavez (Texas Blue) dec. Kinslee Collier (Oklahoma Blue), 7-2
95 – Rilee Harrison (Texas Blue) forfeit
100 – Alexa Rodriguez Lopez (Texas Blue) tech. fall Destiny Jones (Oklahoma Blue), 11-2
105 – Addie Morse (Oklahoma Blue) fall Cate Norden (Texas Blue), 3:31
110 – Hannah Lopez (Oklahoma Blue) tech. fall Grace Romans (Texas Blue), 12-1
115 – Coty Sessions (Oklahoma Blue) fall Arianna Beltran (Texas Blue), 2:02
5th Place Match – Colorado defeated Ohio Red, 45-24
120 – Jaydin Cuevas (Colorado) fall Emma Rinehart (Ohio Red), 0:42
125 – Lexie Lopez (Colorado) fall Gabrielle Gartin (Ohio Red), 2:02
130 – Abigail Mozden (Ohio Red) fall Faith Vondy (Colorado), 0:20
135 – Timberly Martinez (Colorado) tech. fall Emma Hanrahan (Ohio Red), 8-0
140 – Rejan Alhashash (Ohio Red) fall Vivienne Gitke (Colorado), 5:26
145 – Mollie Dare (Colorado) dec. Addison Lyon (Ohio Red), 10-6
155 – Desza Munson (Colorado) tech. fall Lauren Carver (Ohio Red), 8-0
170 – Alexandria Alli (Ohio Red) tech. fall Alison Evans (Colorado), 8-0
190 – Laney Oliver (Ohio Red) fall Claris McCoy (Colorado), 0:12
235 – Ciara Monger (Colorado) fall Gabriella Oregon (Ohio Red), 0:52
95 – Justice Gutierrez (Colorado) dec. Vita Rose Savage (Ohio Red), 9-3
100 – Katey Valdez (Colorado) fall Mia Skinner (Ohio Red), 0:38
105 – Brianne Graves (Ohio Red) dec. Eyvori Jacquez (Colorado), 8-7
110 – Rylee Balcazar (Colorado) fall Caroline Kearns (Ohio Red), 2:16
115 – Lindsey Lopez (Colorado) fall Leah Willen (Ohio Red), 2:28
7th Place Match – Kansas defeated Michigan, 46-26
120 – Cheyenne Frank (Michigan) fall Kylee Hodges (Kansas), 0:41
125 – Jill High (Kansas) fall Jamie Cook (Michigan), 1:49
130 – Tyler Swanigan (Michigan) inj. def. Amanda Jaeger (Kansas), 4:04
135 – Margaret Buurma (Michigan) tech. fall Alexis Means (Kansas), 8-0
140 – Sydney Thompson (Michigan) fall Kaylan Hitchcock (Kansas), 4:05
145 – Avari Johnson (Kansas) fall Emily Medford (Michigan), 1:54
155 – Olivia Randle (Kansas) tech. fall Emma Pendell (Michigan), 8-0
170 – Kiley Dillow (Kansas) forfeit
190 – Gabriella Allen (Michigan) dec. Hayleen Martinez (Kansas), 9-2
235 – Hailey Conley (Kansas) fall Payton Burmeister (Michigan), 1:25
95 – Phoenix West (Kansas) forfeit
100 – Jaidyn Alvarado (Kansas) forfeit
105 – Anna Buurma (Michigan) tech. fall Molly Spader (Kansas), 11-3
110 – Avery Hinojos (Kansas) fall Kennedy Perez (Michigan), 2:40
115 – Leiannah Landreth (Kansas) fall Gigi Bragg (Michigan), 1:43
Women’s Greco-Roman Bronze/Copper Results
1st Place – Utah
2nd Place – California Red
3rd Place – Idaho
4th Place – Florida
5th Place – Virginia
6th Place – Pennsylvania
7th Place – Indiana
8th Place – Texas Red
1st Place Match – Utah defeated California Red, 41-27
3rd Place Match – Idaho defeated Florida, 38-24
5th Place Match – Virginia defeated Pennsylvania, 39-33
7th Place Match – Indiana defeated Texas Red, 39-34
Women’s Greco-Roman Red Results
1st Place – Georgia
2nd Place – Minnesota
3rd Place – South Carolina
4th Place – North Carolina
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