Buddha Peleti returned a fumble for a touchdown during the third quarter to give Oak Hills its first lead, and the Bulldogs held on for a 21-14 victory over Apple Valley in a Mojave River League game Friday night.
Oak Hills (8-1, 4-0) clinched at least a share of the league title with the victory.
Apple Valley (6-3, 3-1 in league) grabbed a 14-0 lead in the first quarter behind a pair of touchdown runs by quarterback Jayden Denegal.
Oak Hills cut the deficit in half when Andrew Garcia threw a touchdown pass to Shane Young in the second quarter. The Bulldogs drew even in the third quarter on a touchdown run by Prince Thomas.
Oak Hills’ defense did the rest, shutting out Apple Valley for the final 38 minutes of the game.
CHINO HILLS OUTLASTS DAMIEN
Bobby Johnson threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Brooks and Jake Laurent kicked the deciding extra point with 2:28 remaining in the game as Chino Hills edged Damien 37-36 in a Baseline League game Thursday night.
Chino Hills (5-5, 2-2 in league) had a 30-7 lead by halftime. Hunter Corbin rushed for a pair of touchdowns, and Johnson added another score on the ground. Keitrick Charles also returned a fumble for a touchdown.
Damien (3-6, 0-3) made a furious comeback in the second half, scoring 29 consecutive points. Dylan Gutierrez scored on an 11-yard run to help put the Spartans ahead 36-30 with approximately four minutes on the clock.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OTHER GAMES
Citrus Valley 56, Redlands 0: Brockton Lium threw two touchdown passes and rushed for two more as the Blackhawks (7-2, 3-1) won a Citrus Valley League game. Sergio Cervantes rushed for a touchdown, caught a touchdown pass and returned a punt for a touhcdown. Jeremiah Claiborne rushed for 118 yards.
Norte Vista 28, Hillcrest 0: Eddie Allain rushed for 220 yards and three touchdowns as the Braves (8-0, 4-0) clinched at least a share of the River Valley League title. Norte Vista also registered its fifth shutout of the season.
Jurupa Hulls 41, Kaiser 7: Marquis Roby threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns as the Spartans (7-2, 2-0) clinched at least a share of the Sunkist League title.
Temescal Canyon 23, Orange Vista 20: Ismael Figueroa kicked three field goals, including one in the final seconds to left the Titans (7-2) to a nonleague victory. Koa Apana threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns.
Carter 26, San Gorgonio 0: Larry Chandler rushed for three touchdowns as the Lions (1-6, 1-1) won a Sunkist League game.
Elsinore 76, Notre Dame 23: Donovan Harvey rushed for 264 yards and four touchdowns and also returned a kickoff for a touchdown as the Tigers (6-3, 2-1) won an Ivy League game. Elsinore finished with 590 yards on the ground. Oscar Flores rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Temecula Valley 10, Murrieta Mesa 7: Jake Sinz returned a fumble 75 yards in the fourth quarter to help the Golden Bears (6-3, 1-3) win a Southwestern League game.
Silverado 28, Adelanto 20: Ian Wilson threw for 208 yards and three touchdowns as the Hawks (4-5, 3-0) clinched at least a share of the Desert Sky League title.
Chaparral 39, Great Oak 15: Dash Beierly threw two touchdown passes and ran for another as the Pumas (6-3, 3-1) won a Southwestern League game.
Chaffey 42, Don Lugo 6: LeeShawn Griffin rushed for 98 yards and three touchdowns as the Tigers (2-7, 1-1) won a San Antonio League game. Isaiah Taylor scored two touchdowns for Chaffey.
North 54, Valley View 7: Venasio Mikaele rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns and also threw an 88-yard touchdown pass as the Huskies (9-0, 3-0) clinch the Sunbelt League title outright.
Diamond Bar 34, Nogales 20: Mikey Gorbea II rushed for 264 yards and four touchdowns as the Brahmas (5-4, 2-0) won a Hacienda League game.
Lakeside 49, Tahquitz 20: Desean Norwood rushed for 222 yards and two touchdown as the Lancers (6-3) won a nonleague game.
Summit 56, Colton 0: De’Marri Owens rushed for three touchdowns as the SkyHawks (7-2, 2-0) won a San Andreas League game.
Moreno Valley 42, Canyon Springs 13: Larry McDonald rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns and also caught four passes for 145 yards and a touchdown as the Vikings (3-2, 1-2) won an Inland Valley League game.
CSDR 58, Cornerstone Christian 12: Trevin Adams threw for 215 yards and five touchdown and also ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns as the Cubs (8-0) won a nonleague game. Phillip Castaneda had five catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns. Kaden Adams intercepted two passes, and Jory Valencia picked off another pass.
Arlington 57, La Sierra 13: Ray Warhop rushed for three touchdowns as the Lions won a River Valley League game. Christian Bozeman added a pair of touchdown runs for Arlington (2-7, 2-2).
