With a playoff win on the line, Sherman Oaks CES rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 32-20 victory over the East Valley Falcons. The win continues a trend for the Knights in their matchups with the Falcons: they've now won eight in a row.
Daniel Truong
| 10/10/25 @ Valley Oaks CES | 228 |
| 08/28/25 vs New Designs University Park | 190 |
| 09/18/25 @ Stella High Charter Academy | 163 |
| 10/30/25 vs East Valley | 161 |
| 09/12/25 vs South LA College Prep | 150 |
Sherman Oaks CES got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Liam Clinger out in front who picked up 95 receiving yards and two scores, and also rushed for 36 yards and one touchdown. Clinger also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss) and defending three passes. Sherman Oaks CES also got a significant boost from Daniel Truong, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 144 yards.
When it comes to explaining why East Valley lost, don't look at Ramon Palafox. Despite the final result, he picked up 81 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 64 yards and one score on only eight carries. Palafox didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 17 total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Sherman Oaks CES' win bumped their record up to 11-0. As for East Valley, they now have a losing record of 5-6-1.
Looking ahead, Sherman Oaks CES will square off against Animo Robinson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. East Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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