The Butte College football team traveled to Quincy, California to take on Feather River College on November 9, 2024, in a high-scoring affair that ended with Butte coming out on top with a final score of 62-42. The game was filled with big plays and offensive fireworks, showcasing the talent and skill of both teams.
Butte got off to a strong start in the first quarter, with quarterback Marcus Beamon connecting with Caden Simmons for two touchdown passes to give Butte an early lead. Feather River responded with a touchdown of their own, as Brody Osen found Jeremiah Nash for a 41-yard score. Butte continued to pile on the points in the second quarter, with Beamon throwing two more touchdown passes to Adon Turner and Brandon Smith.
Feather River tried to keep pace, with Kyle Valdez breaking loose for an 80-yard touchdown run, but Butte's offense proved to be too much to handle. The teams traded scores throughout the game, but Butte's offense was relentless, with Beamon throwing for a total of 254 yards and seven touchdowns. Takeshi Faupula also had a big game on the ground, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Feather River put up a fight, with Janerious Jacks and Jalen Ward both finding the end zone on long touchdown runs. Quarterbacks Osen and Michael Kearns combined for three touchdown passes, but it wasn't enough to overcome Butte's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, Butte was led by Bryson Snelling, who had seven total tackles, while Zach Valcarcel added five tackles and an interception. Feather River's defense was led by Marco Casci, who had 11 total tackles, and Elijah Stafford, who added eight tackles and an interception.
Overall, the game was a showcase of offensive firepower, with both teams putting up big numbers on the scoreboard. Butte's victory improved their record to 8-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play, while Feather River fell to 1-8 overall and 1-3 in conference play.
The win was a crucial one for Butte as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while Feather River will look to bounce back in their next game.
