KNIGHTS FOOTBALL TRIUMPHS OVER SANTA ROSA IN SEASON FINALE

Santa Rosa, CA — In a high-energy showdown, Shasta emerged victorious against Santa Rosa with a nail-biting final score of 37-34 on November 8, 2025. The game took place at Santa Rosa's home ground, proving to be a thriller from start to finish as the two teams ended their seasons with a match marked by dramatic twists and consistent shifts in momentum.

The contest kicked off with Santa Rosa's Sean Randall making a strong first impression with a 19-yard touchdown run, secured by Anthony Calvillo's successful extra point, putting them ahead 7-0. Shasta quickly responded, however, with Jordan Best's 32-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jayden Crace, tying the score 7-7 by the end of the first quarter.

Shasta took the lead early in the second quarter thanks to another impressive play by Best—this time a stunning 74-yard pass completion from Crace. However, the missed extra point provided Santa Rosa with an opportunity to close the gap, and they capitalized on it. Dante Antonini's spectacular 97-yard return of a failed Shasta extra point spurred a resurgence, bringing the score to 13-9.

As the second quarter wound down, Calvillo's field goal was matched by a 28-yard field goal from Shasta's Tenam Neddhu, putting Shasta ahead 16-12 at halftime.

The third quarter saw Shasta extend their lead with Chance Tager's 5-yard run for a touchdown. Santa Rosa remained scoreless in the third quarter, facing a seemingly insurmountable 23-12 deficit entering the final quarter.

The fourth quarter unfolded with heightened intensity. Santa Rosa ignited their comeback efforts with a 1-yard touchdown run by Zion Williams, who also successfully completed the two-point conversion, narrowing the gap to 23-20. The momentum continued to swing as Sean Randall's 13-yard run put Santa Rosa in the lead 27-23 after a quick drive.

Shasta's resilience shone through when Tager scored a second touchdown on a 12-yard run, reclaiming the lead at 30-27. However, Santa Rosa responded almost immediately with a 75-yard touchdown pass to Jovon Scott from quarterback Bobby McGovern, rekindling hopes with a 34-30 lead.

As the final seconds ticked away, Shasta orchestrated a methodical and decisive 12-play, 65-yard drive culminating in a 4-yard touchdown run by Jayden Crace, securing a thrilling 37-34 victory with only 42 seconds left on the clock.