"Oxnard Pacifica had loads of motivation heading into Saturday's CIF state 1-A bowl game. Having fallen to Sacramento Grant in the 2-AA state final last season, the Tritons were anxious to redeem themselves against Fresno Central East in one of the weekend's marquee matchups. The game showcased two high-octane offenses, but every spectacular play by the Tritons was answered by the opponent as they were dealt their first defeat, 42-28, in the second of three games at Saddleback College."
"Pacifica scored first, marching 91 yards in 12 plays, capped by Taylor Lee's 15-yard strike to Tyler Stewart with 3:21 left in the first quarter. The North region champions punted during their first three possessions and turned it over on downs on the fourth, but ultimately tied the game on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Jelani Dippel to Bayon Harris that finished an eight-play, 78-yard drive with 5:43 left in the second quarter."
Fresno Central East defeated Oxnard Pacifica 42-28 to win the Division 1-A state football title at Saddleback College. Pacifica sought redemption after losing the 2-AA final last season and opened with a 91-yard, 12-play drive finished by Taylor Lee's 15-yard pass to Tyler Stewart. Central East answered with an 82-yard, 10-play drive and later a 78-yard, eight-play drive finished by a 25-yard touchdown from Jelani Dippel to Bayon Harris, Dippel's 58th touchdown pass. Pacifica tied the game early in the second half on a one-yard rush by Isaiah Phelps and David Carranza's extra point but struggled on third down and failed to maintain an up-tempo attack. Central East's explosive offense produced timely scores that secured the 42-28 victory, handing Pacifica its first defeat of the season.
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