Vallejo (Calif.) saw its 22-point lead dwindle to nine, but still managed to hang on and upset
Benicia (Calif.) 28-19 on Saturday.
The Apaches were up 20-6 at the half after taking the lead on a
Danani Dillahunty touchdown pass to
Devin Bracy in the first quarter.
Vallejo expanded its lead to 22 points entering the fourth quarter. VHS scored two times in the third, including once on a
Anthony Budil touchdown run.
The result came as a big surprise as the Panthers came in ranked No. 321 in the MaxPreps Freeman Rankings for California, while the Apaches were ranked No. 736.
Vallejo's most effective player was Bracy. The junior wide receiver caught two touchdowns. He has now scored three touchdowns on the season.
James Hyde-Jr. made a difference for Benicia. The junior wide receiver caught two touchdowns. His performance brought his touchdown total to eight on the year.
The victory is a complete turnaround from last season's game between these two teams, which BHS took, 41-6.
The loss comes after Benicia defeated Fairfield 42-0 last week.
Vallejo (2-5) goes up against Vanden in a Solano County game matchup next week, while Benicia (5-2) locks horns with Bethel also in a Solano County game.
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