"It was the ninth City title for San Fernando (11-3) and its first since 2017. Melvin Pineda plowed into the end zone on fourth and goal from the one-yard line to end San Fernando's first drive and, after teammate Brandan Marshall recovered a fumble at the Tigers' 46, Pineda capped the ensuing possession with another one-yard touchdown, his sixth of the playoffs, to make it 14-0."
"Three runs by Brandon Maldonado gained 37 yards to set up Fuentes' one-yard plunge and a two-point conversion run by Joseph Hurtado that tied the score, 14-14, with 9:33 left. San Fernando responded with a 75-yard drive, regaining the lead on a two-yard run by Andrew Newchurch, his 16th touchdown of the season, and a clutch extra point by Isaac Ortega with 4:36 remaining in the game."
San Fernando beat No. 1-seeded Cleveland 21-14 at Birmingham High to claim its ninth City title and first since 2017. Melvin Pineda scored two one-yard touchdowns, the second coming after a Brandan Marshall fumble recovery. Cleveland rallied in the third quarter with a touchdown by Domenik Fuentes and a two-point conversion by Joseph Hurtado to tie the game. San Fernando answered with a 75-yard drive capped by a two-yard touchdown from Andrew Newchurch, followed by a decisive extra point by Isaac Ortega. Junior cornerback Ayden Celis recovered a late fumble to help secure the victory.
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