LIVE OAK, CA (MPG) - The Live Oak Lions varsity football team walked off the gridiron victorious for the fifth consecutive game in a fourth quarter thriller against Pierce High School on Friday, November 1st, in Arbuckle. The Pierce Bears jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the second quarter and took that score into halftime. Another quiet third quarter like the first, led to a thriller of a fourth quarter. Pierce would go on to score another touchdown in the fourth, but would miss the PAT. Lions quarterback, Tony Vallejo, would throw two fourth quarter touchdowns to wide receiver, Eddie Torres, to secure the 14-13 victory.

Vallejo threw for over 65 yards with two passing touchdowns in the game. Torres had three receptions and about 30 yards receiving in the game. Running back, Odin Mood, contributed to the offensive ground game with 84 yards on 14 carries and teammate Hayden Langley contributed 46 yards on 6 carries.

With the victory over Pierce, the Live Oak Lions varsity team improved to 7-2 overall (5-0 Sacramento Valley League). The Lions travel to Colusa, Friday, November 8th, in hopes of securing a league championship. Good luck Live Oak!