The Sierra College football team faced off against Feather River College on October 19, 2024, in a thrilling matchup that ended with Sierra coming out on top with a final score of 42-40. The game took place at Feather River in Quincy, CA, and saw both teams putting up a strong fight until the very end.
Sierra started off strong in the first quarter with Jayr Ramirez scoring a 4-yard run, followed by a 65-yard pass from Maddox Varella to Zavery Guerra. Feather River quickly responded with a 30-yard pass from M. Kearns III to Jeremiah Nash, tying the game at 7-7. However, Sierra continued to dominate the first half with DeAngealo Lewis scoring a 9-yard pass from Varella and Elijah Reed adding a 53-yard run to the scoreboard.
Feather River fought back in the second quarter with Isaac Matthews scoring a 26-yard run and Aramis Craven adding a 2-yard run. Sierra maintained their lead with S. Sutton scoring a 13-yard pass from Varella, and Juaquin Porcayo adding a 13-yard run. The first half ended with Sierra in the lead at 35-20.
In the second half, Feather River came back strong with J. Jackson scoring a 1-yard run and Kyle Valdez adding a 7-yard run. With just under three minutes left in the game, Feather River scored a 24-yard fumble recovery, bringing the score to 42-40 in favor of Sierra. However, Feather River was unable to convert the two-point conversion, allowing Sierra to hold on to their lead and secure the victory.
Overall, Sierra had a total of 23 first downs compared to Feather River's 28. Sierra had a total offensive yardage of 504 compared to Feather River's 445. Maddox Varella led Sierra with 277 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Elijah Reed led in rushing with 74 yards and one touchdown. On the other side, M. Kearns III led Feather River with 251 passing yards and one touchdown, while J. Jackson led in rushing with 122 yards and one touchdown.
The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two teams, with both sides showing determination and skill. Sierra ultimately came out on top with a narrow victory, showcasing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The win improved Sierra's record to 3-3, while Feather River fell to 0-6 on the season.
