Calaveras and Sonora squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Calaveras had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Sonora Wildcats on the road and fell 64-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Hawks of the 63-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Leading Sonora to victory were Eli Ingalls and Cash Byington. Ingalls rushed for 61 yards and three touchdowns, while Byington rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Byington didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Calaveras' defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Sonora, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Calaveras does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Sonora, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 28-0 win against Woodland Christian on the 22nd.
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