Football defeats No. 3 American River College, 28-21

The Diablo Valley College Vikings mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to secure a thrilling 28-21 victory over the American River College Beavers at Beaver Stadium.

First Half Recap: The Beavers struck first in the opening quarter with a 2-yard touchdown run from Jett Harris, capping a methodical 15-play, 80-yard drive to go up 7-0. They extended their lead to 14-0 late in the second quarter, with Elias Brown powering in a 1-yard touchdown run. However, DVC responded right before halftime when quarterback Teddy Booras scored on a 1-yard run, narrowing the deficit to 14-6 after a missed extra point by Michael Vaccaro.

Second Half Surge: DVC came out firing in the second half, quickly tying the game. Booras connected with wide receiver David Pierro on a 48-yard touchdown pass, followed by a successful 2-point conversion rush by Jaysn Wade to make it 14-14. Just three minutes later, Booras and Pierro struck again, this time on a 30-yard touchdown pass, giving the Vikings their first lead of the game at 21-14.

American River responded early in the fourth quarter with an electrifying 81-yard touchdown run by Elias Brown to tie the game at 21-21. But the decisive moment came with just over six minutes remaining when DVC's Safir Stills-Bey intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown, sealing the 28-21 victory for the Vikings.

Key Performances:

• Teddy Booras (DVC): 17-27 passing for 248 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 rushing TD.
• David Pierro (DVC): 7 receptions for 134 yards and 2 TDs.
• Safir Stills-Bey (DVC): 8 total tackles and a 60-yard interception return for a touchdown.

DVC's defense stepped up in the second half, forcing two key interceptions, with Malik Viewins also contributing with a sack and forced fumble. The Vikings improve to 1-1 on the season, showing resilience in overcoming a 14-point deficit.

Next Game: The Vikings take on Feather River College on Friday at 5:30 PM at home.