DeJuan was in enemy terriory by the time he was downed by a trio of Sac Valley linebackers.

Big Dog snapped the football to River. Huygens first possession of the game was a trad homage to Griff's Raider roots in the Gilman > Al Davis passing game. Sac Valley's initial focus on man to man coverage of Huygens three Wide Receivers was doomed. River's vertical pass arrived in the perfectly timed waiting hands of Huygens' Tight End, Caesar Jose Ortega.

While his family were threshing hay in Bakersfield, Ceasar was moving unimpeded down the field. He was in the red zone when a gang of Sac Valley tackles brought him down.

In the densely populated redzone, Big Dog snapped the ball to River. In the pocket, Sac Valley's Defensive Lineman taunted 5'9" River Angelos, strategically utilizing their height and bulk to block his vision. B2 -- who could have taken a handoff and plunged through to the end zone -- was sitting on the sidelines with his crutches visible on the bench beside him.

"Where is the ball?" Mira asked Caydance

From an unseen protected passageway, Gerry emerged in the endzone carrying the football. In the visitors stands, Sac valley fans gasped. The Huygens band began to play:

"Ask heaven, ask earth
How many more miles to go?"

Will's boyfriend took of his jacket, revealing his custom made silk Huygens t-shirt. Will kicked a flawless extra point. Huygens 7 - Sac Valley 0