Colusa 33, Sweetwater 19: Live update recap — RedHawks win first CIF state title
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA — Colusa completed their perfect 14-0 season on Saturday afternoon, beating Sweetwater 33-17 in the CIF State Division 6-A championship game.
The RedHawks scored touchdowns on all three of their first half possessions, facing off against a Sweetwater team that is content to keep the ball on the ground and chew up clock.
Colusa senior running back Aiden Selover led the attack with three rushing touchdowns while quarterback Bo Coronado tossed two touchdowns. The RedHawks missed their two extra point attempts in the first quarter but closed out the game by making each of their final three attempts.
Sweetwater entered having scored 38 points or more in four straight games but had limited success rushing the ball. The Red Devils had a 63-yard rushing touchdown on their first drive of the game but were otherwise limited from any big plays. They rushed for 240 yards as a team, significantly less than they 375 yards per game average that they had coming in.
Colusa was able to cap their 14-0 season by winning their ninth game by double digits. The RedHawks dominance picked up in the biggest games of the season. They beat Winters 42-13 for the Northern Section title before taking their two state playoff games by a combined score of 75-23.
Final box score in Colusa's 33-17 win over Sweetwater
Courtesy CIF
PREGAME: San Diego Section Division 5 champion Sweetwater takes on Northern Section Division 4 champion Colusa in the CIF State 6-A championship game at El Camino College.
Sweetwater took down St. Monica at home last week, 47-27, while Colusa flew past South San Francisco, 42-6.
Both teams are playing in their first CIF State championship game.
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FOURTH QUARTER
- Sweetwater's pass falls incomplete on 4th down. Colusa will take one knee to claim their first CIF State title.
Colusa 33, Sweetwater 17 (2:39) — Aiden Selover broke multiple tackles and found the end zone from 27 yards out. Sweetwater has two timeouts left.
- Colusa's Abimael Fuerte intercepted a Sweetwater pass, putting a dent in the Red Devils hopes for a comeback. The RedHawks have worked the ball into Sweetwater territory.
THIRD QUARTER
- Colusa closed out the third quarter with a punt. A taunting penalty on Sweetwater will force the Red Devils to start their drive fro their own 28-yard line.
Colusa 26, Sweetwater 17 (2:20) — Sweetwater drove 80 yards in just under six minutes and capped the drive with an Xzavier Crews six-yard touchdown run. PAT was no good.
Colusa 26, Sweetwater 11 (8:10) — Following a short punt by Sweetwater, Colusa capitalized quickly. Bo Coronado connected with Charlie Santana from 13 yards out.
SECOND QUARTER
- Sweetwater was sacked on first down and was content to run out the second quarter clock. The Red Devils will receive the second half kickoff.
Colusa 19, Sweetwater 11 (1:45) — Colusa returned the Sweetwater kickoff to the 16-yard line and quickly took advantage. Aiden Selover rushed in from one yard for the RedHawks third touchdown of the first half.
Colusa 12, Sweetwater 11 (2:46) — Sweetwater held the ball for more than 10 minutes but had to settle for a 22-yard field goal on 4th and goal from the five-yard line.
FIRST QUARTER
Colua 12, Sweetwater 8 (1:15) — Colusa drove 67 yards in three minutes and finished the drive with a seven-yard touchdown pass from Bo Coronado to Landon Humphrey. The RedHawks missed the PAT for the second straight time.
Sweetwater 8, Colusa 6 (4:15) — One play after converting a fourth down and one from their own territory, Sweetwater's Xzavier Crews busted through the middle for a 64-yard touchdown. Crews converted the 2-point conversion as well.
Colusa 6, Sweetwater 0 (7:32) — Colusa recovered an onside kick to start the game and drove down the field for the opening score. Senior running back Aiden Selover finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown run. PAT no good.
-- Bodie De Silva | bodie@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca
