California Division IV-A Bowl Game preview: Sierra vs. Chowchilla

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Team: Sierra (Manteca)
Overall Record: 9-5
Computer Ranking: No. 211 in California; No. 2,969 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Sutter, 17-13.
Passing Leader: Mark Vicente - 177 of 286 for 2,361 yards, 18 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Mark Paule Jr - 258 carries for 1,452 yards, 17 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Daniel Wyatt - 69 catches for 1,001 yards, 7 touchdowns; Jimmy Galindo - 30 catches for 631 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Tackle Leaders: Seuseu Alofaituli - 88 tackles; Nashon Tamiano - 86 tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Central Valley (Ceres), 23-13.

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Team: Chowchilla
Overall Record: 12-2
Computer Ranking: No. 149 in California, No. 1,960 nationally.
Regional Win: Defeated Fairfax (Los Angeles), 28-16.
Passing Leader: Ryan Selby - 22 of 41 for 525 yards, 6 touchdowns.
Rushing Leaders: Anthony Stewart - 214 carries for 1,700 yards, 21 touchdowns; Alex Gutierrez - 114 carries for 899 yards, 12 touchdowns.
Receiving Leaders: Bernardo Bustillos - 10 catches for 205 yards, 3 touchdowns.
Tackle Leaders: Damon Perry - 97 tackles; Bernardo Bustillos - 86 tackles.
Biggest Regular Season Win: Defeated Washington Union (Easton), 20-16.

Game Time: Saturday, 6 p.m.
Site: at Chowchilla
Outlook: Despite losing three of its final five games of the regular season, Sierra has found a way to fight through the postseason and reach the IV-A state championship game. Normally a prolific offensive school, defense has been the key of late for Sierra, as it won by a shutout in the section championship game and limited Sutter to 13 points in the regional. Chowchilla will try to grind it out on the ground against Sierra with a talented pair of running backs in Anthony Stewart and Alex Gutierrez.