Renegades drop heated contest to Central Valley

In a battle of unbeatens, one team will exit with a blemished record.

That was the scenario CWCE found itself in, as they met district foe, Central Valley, Oct. 18, in Bartlett.

In a game that, at times, was heated, Central Valley downed the Renegades, 44-33.

A line of vehicles waited to enter the grounds prior to the game, an electric atmosphere growing as storm clouds started to build along the western skyline.

Central Valley struck twice in the first quarter, punching in two touchdowns to take a 12-0 lead.

The Renegades responded in the second, narrowing the margin to 12-7.

Both teams added another touchdown and CWCE connected for the extra point. At the half, Central Valley led 24-14.

A defensive battle ensued in the third quarter, with each team finding the endzone, and in the final quarter, both teams scored twice.

Turnovers and penalties plagued both teams.

Samuel Jesse led the Renegades' defense with 12 solo tackles and one assisted tackle.

The Cougars' defense contained Wyatt Wagner to 61 rushing yards.

Dalton Rotherham caught 3 passes for 70 yards.

The Renegades host OC, Thursday, Oct. 24, in Chambers, with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Statistics vs. Central Valley:

Passing: Cole Duba: 10/18 for 173 yds

Rushing: Duba: 10/-1 yds; Wagner: 16/61 yds; Bryson Abbott: 2/2 yds; Rex Day: 1/20 yds; Jackson Waldo: 5/12 yds

Receiving: Rotherham: 3/70 yds; Jesse: 4/55 yds; Abbott: 1/10 yds; Waldo: 2/38 yds

Tackles: Rotherham: 11; Jesse: 13; Duba: 6; Wagner: 9; Abbott: 3; Day: 4; Joseph Hoffman: 5; Waldo: 7; Logan Sanford: 8; Joshua Klabenes: 7; Trevor Stamp: 3

Interceptions: Rotherham: 1/0 yds; Waldo: 1/43 yds; Klabenes: 1/5 yds

Fumble recovery: Rotherham: 1; Sanford: 1

Kickoffs: Abbott: 2/31 yds; Waldo: 5/213 yds

Punts: Waldo: 2/59 yds

PAT: Fran Ferran: 3/4