Feather River College football concluded the regular season with a dominant 76–0 victory over San Joaquin Delta on Saturday, securing a share of the American-Pacific 7 Conference championship and earning selection to the American Division Championship.
The Golden Eagles finished the regular season 8–2 overall and 4–1 in conference play, closing the schedule with four consecutive victories. Feather River will now travel to Shasta College in Redding on Saturday, November 14, for the American Division Championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Feather River enters the postseason as the defending American Division champion after capturing the title last season.
Leaf Accounts for Six Touchdowns
Sophomore quarterback Kayden Leaf delivered an exceptional performance in the regular-season finale. The Red Bluff, California, product rushed for 251 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries—an average of 31.4 yards per attempt. He also completed 7 of 11 passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns, accounting for six scores in the victory.
Leaf immediately set the tone with three long touchdown runs during the opening quarter. He broke free for scores of 73, 80 and 55 yards as Feather River built a 21–0 advantage.
The Golden Eagles added three more touchdowns in the second quarter. Deshon Moore scored from two yards out, Ryan Rothenberg connected with Marcellus Clay for a 40-yard touchdown, and Leaf found Zach Clarke for a 16-yard score to send Feather River into halftime leading 42–0.
Leaf added a four-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter before connecting with Jamariyen Farmer for a 34-yard score. Farmer later completed the scoring with a 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
Clarke finished with three receptions for 68 yards and two touchdowns, including a 17-yard scoring reception from Rothenberg. Clay led the Golden Eagles with five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown, while Farmer produced 112 yards from scrimmage and scored twice.
Feather River accumulated 643 yards of offense, including 401 rushing yards, and averaged 12.1 yards per play. The Golden Eagles converted five of seven third-down opportunities and did not commit a turnover.
Defense Completes the Shutout
The Golden Eagles’ defense limited San Joaquin Delta to 169 total yards and only 29 yards rushing. Delta converted just two of 13 third-down attempts and was held scoreless in all four quarters.
Sue Pulalasi led Feather River with nine tackles, including eight solo stops and a tackle for loss. Terry Davis recorded four tackles, a sack and a tackle for loss, while Joel Ngoma added an interception.
Special teams also contributed to the scoring when Tysen Conoboy blocked a Delta punt that was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. Donovan Damiano converted 10 extra points.
The shutout completed a four-game winning streak and gave Feather River a 4–1 conference record, earning the Golden Eagles recognition as American-Pacific 7 co-champions.
American Division Championship
Feather River will now attempt to defend its American Division Championship against Shasta College.
American Division Championship
- Feather River at Shasta College
- Saturday, November 14
- 1:00 PM
- Redding, California
Additional postseason information, including any livestream or ticket details, will be posted on the Feather River College football schedule as it becomes available.
