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Aug 30 TBA
Football
vs Long Beach
Sep 06 12:00 PM
Football
at Golden West
Sep 13 12:00 PM
Football
at Canyons
Sep 20 TBA
Football
vs Saddleback
Sep 27 TBA
Football
vs Palomar
Oct 11 TBA
Football
at Chaffey
Oct 18 TBA
Football
at Southwestern
Oct 25 TBA
Football
vs Mt. San Jacinto
Nov 01 TBA
Football
at El Camino
Nov 08 TBA
Football
vs San Diego Mesa
Nov 22 TBA
Football
at SCFA Playoffs
SCFA Playoffs Round 1
Nov 29 TBA
Football
at SCFA Playoffs
SCFA Playoffs Round 2
Dec 06 TBA
Football
at SCFA Championship
SCFA Championship
Dec 13 TBA
Football
at 3C2A State Championship
Sep 07 Final
Football
44
vs #23 Long Beach
21
Sep 14 Final
Football
36
at #8 Golden West
37
Sep 21 Final
Football
70
at #16 El Camino
45
Sep 28 Final
Football
52
vs Palomar
14
Oct 05 Final
Football
76
vs #21 Mt. San Jacinto
16
Homecoming
Oct 19 Final
Football
62
at Grossmont
10
Oct 26 Final
Football
69
vs Southwestern
3
Nov 02 Final
Football
63
at #13 Saddleback
46
$15 General Admission, $10 Seniors (60+) Children (6-12) Veterans (ID), Parking $5
Nov 09 Final
Football
62
vs #6 San Diego Mesa
41
Nov 16 Final
Football
41
at #18 Fullerton
22
$10 Regular Admission; $5 children 6-12, seniors 55+, FC students with ID
Nov 30 Final
Football
37
vs #8 San Diego Mesa
30
SCFA Semifinals
Dec 07 Final
Football
35
at #1 Mt. San Antonio
37
SCFA Championship
Sep 02 Final
Football
45
at Long Beach
40
Sep 09 Final
Football
40
vs Golden West
15
Sep 16 Final
Football
45
vs El Camino
6
Sep 23 Final
Football
45
at Palomar
44
Escondido High School
Sep 30 Final
Football
41
at Mt. San Jacinto
17
@The Stadium at Menifee
Oct 14 Final
Football
63
vs Grossmont
0
Oct 21 Final
Football
61
at Southwestern
0
Oct 28 Final
Football
39
vs Saddleback
0
Nov 04 Final
Football
38
at San Diego Mesa
13
Nov 11 Final
Football
16
vs Fullerton
17
Nov 25 Final
Football
51
at Mt. San Antonio
48
Southern California Regional Playoffs / Semifinals
Dec 02 Final
Football
45
at Ventura
26
SCFA Championship
Dec 09 Final
Football
24
vs San Mateo
21
3C2A State Championship
Frsshman Tanarious Achan was a dual threat on the ground and through the air in a 56-7 victory over Chaffey. (photo by Bobby R. Hester)
Frsshman Tanarious Achan was a dual threat on the ground and through the air in a 56-7 victory over Chaffey. (photo by Bobby R. Hester)

No. 2 Riverside Owns Chaffey in 56-7 Tromping

The No. 2 Riverside City College football squad is off to another amazing start as seen by its undefeated record through five weeks of action. Numerous players have strung together some impressive showings that has culminated into the early-season success that Riverside is currently experiencing. The Tigers put their unbeaten record to the test once again this evening by facing off against the Chaffey College Panthers on home turf in the Southern California Football Association (SCFA) Central Division opener. Riverside lit up the scoreboard by dominating the Panthers by the final count of 56-7.

The Tigers did not find the end zone on their opening drive, but that did not halt them from putting up 21 points in the first frame alone. It very quickly became the Vic Viramontes (Norco, CA) show.

The sophomore quarterback ignited the offensive engine by taking off for a 15-yard scurry to the end zone to put them up by a score. He followed by breaking the pylons with an 11 yard run with just under three minutes remaining to put them up 14-0 after two successful point after attempts by freshman kicker John Garibay (Rubidoux, CA).

After hitting the ground game with full force, Viramontes dropped back in the pocket and tossed the pigskin to freshman wide receiver Tanarious Achan (Lafayette, LA) for a 20-yard touchdown pass leading to a 21-0 advantage with time expiring in the first quarter.

The Tigers mirrored their opening frame by throwing up 21 more points in the second quarter to prove their offensive prowess.

After hauling in a touchdown grab in the first quarter, Achan got involved in the running game and took a 26 yard carry to the end zone. Achan displayed some pristine vision by receiving the handoff in motion to the right side, but reversing field and broke numbers ankles and tackles on his trip for six.

After a brief hiatus from the end zone, Viramontes returned once again on the following drive by running right down the throat of the Chaffey defense and into the end zone for his third rushing touchdown of the game. The ground game continued to flourish while Achan took yet another carry to the house - this time the play going for a 10 yard rushing score en route to a 42-0 lead at halftime.

Sophomore quarterback Travis Jonsen (Anaheim, CA) was given the nod on the opening drive of the third quarter and took full advantage by capping off a five play, 91-yard drive with a 64-yard touchdown run up the near sideline.  Freshman running back Malik Walker (Corona, CA) capped off the scoring for Riverside with a three-yard touchdown run en route to a commanding 56-7 victory.

The Riverside defense was a multi-headed monster. They allowed just one touchdown and held the Chaffey offense to just 3.8 yards-per-play. Freshman safety Eric Wilson (Oceanside, CA) was in on the majority of the plays by recording eight tackles – two going for solo stops. Freshman linebacker Majalee Gay (Murrietta, CA) recorded eight tackles, while freshman defensive back Evan Gutierrez (Fontana, CA) backed him with seven tackles.

Viramontes led the Tigers to their sixth win of the season by going 9-for-12 with 129 yards and one touchdown through the air. He also carted the ball nine times for a total of 63 yards and a trio of touchdowns.

Jonsen performed well under center by completing two of four passes and rushing for 126 yards and one touchdown off seven carries.

Achan displayed versatility by carrying the ball three times for 56 yards and two touchdowns. He also hauled in three receptions for 102 yard and a touchdown. Sophomore wide receiver Derrick Williams (San Diego, CA) led all receivers with four grabs.

The Tigers (6-0, 1-0 SCFA-Central) are one of two undefeated teams in the state. They continue conference play next Saturday, October 21st in a showdown against L.A. Harbor at 6 p.m. on the road.