Prep Football 2012: Highlights from the regular seasonLoading
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    Nov. 2: Del Campo at Rio Linda

    Final score: Del Campo 34, Rio Linda 28

    Del Campo quarterback Derek Rodigo is tackled by Craig DeLuz of Rio Linda in first-quarter action of a game that decided the Capital Valley Conference championship, giving Del Campo coach Mike Dimino his sixth league crown.
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    Del Campo at Rio Linda

    Rio Linda's Ray Zapanta intercepts a pass in front on Cougars tightened Cam Purcell in the second quarter of the championship-deciding game in the CVC.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Del Campo at Rio Linda

    Knights Stephen Andrews runs for a short gain in the first quarter in Friday nights Capital Valley Conference football championship game between visiting Del Campo at Rio Linda High School.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Del Campo at Rio Linda

    Rio Linda's Keenan Hunt catches a 35 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, beating the double team of Preston Semkw (right) and Mike Hatfield.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Nov. 2: Antelope at Whitney

    Final score: Antelope 35, Whitney 27

    Members of the Antelope football team celebrate following their 35-27 victory over Whitney, a win rightly considered an upset for an Antelope team ranked No. 20 going into the game against No. 12 Whitney. The victory also gave the Titans the Capital League championship.
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    Antelope at Whitney

    Tyler Torres, middle, of host Whitney forces a fumble by Antelope's Titus Vinson in the Titans' 35-27 victory.
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    Antelope at Whitney

    Whitney's Tyler Torres (20) defends as Antelope's Tyler Winston (2) makes a reception.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Antelope at Whitney

    Whitney's Drew Romo (6) breaks off a good run against Antelope.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Oct. 26: Oak Ridge at Pleasant Grove

    Final score: Oak Ridge 38, Pleasant Grove 19

    Pleasant Grove's Deaundre Terrell is sacked for a seven-yard loss by Oak Ridge's Zack Claiborne in the second quarter.
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    Oak Ridge at Pleasant Grove

    Pleasant Grove's Sedrick Thomas returns the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown in a game between evenly balanced teams at Sheldon High School.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Oak Ridge at Pleasant Grove

    Oak Ridge's Josh Wellman gains yardage in the first quarter of the Delta River League game.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Oak Ridge at Pleasant Grove

    Oak Ridge receiver Ross Dweller leaps over Eagles Wyatt Demps to finish off a 15-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Oct. 26: Nevada Union at Del Oro

    Final score: Del Oro 45, Nevada Union 35

    Nevada Union's Ian Davis (24) is tackled by Del Oro's Dylan Kainrath (42) after his catch during the second quarter of a key mid-season match-up between the Sierra Foothill League rivals.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union at Del Oro

    Del Oro's Zach Labar (11) makes an interception, stopping a late drive by Nevada Union .
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union at Del Oro

    Del Oro quarterback Zach Labar (11) steps up and releases a pass during the second half against Nevada Union.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union at Del Oro

    Brandon Monroe (32) is greeted by Del Oro coach Casey Taylor after Monroe's 50-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Oct. 19: Franklin at Elk Grove

    Final score: Franklin 17, Elk Grove 7

    Franklin's George Booth, Trevon Lampley, Robert Sanders, and Joey Banks prepare for a game to determine which team - the Wildcasts or the Elk Grove Thundering Herd - would be No. 1 in the area.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Franklin at Elk Grove

    Franklin quarterback Trent Spallas is sacked by Elk Grove's B'Won Canada in the first quarter of a hard-hitting Delta Valley League game.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Franklin at Elk Grove

    Elk Grove's Robert Frazier gains six yards before being tackled by Franklin's Dionte Young during the second quarter.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Franklin at Elk Grove

    Franklin punt returner Trevon Lampley fights off Elk Grove's Trevor Haro to recover a punt in the second quarter.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Sept. 28: Sacramento at Burbank

    Final score: Burbank 56, Sacramento 12

    Burbank players take the field before their Metro League game with Sacramento.
    Randall Benton
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    Sacramento at Burbank

    Sacramento's Josiah Johnson (1) is tackled hard by Burbank defenders.
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    Sacramento at Burbank

    Dragons' quarterback Josiah Johnson (1) loses his helmet after being sacked by a fired-up Burbank defense.
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    Sacramento at Burbank

    A game official signals a touchdown, but the play, one of few highlights for Sacramento against powerful Burbank, was called back because of a penalty.
    Randall Benton
  • Sept. 21: Nevada Union at Elk Grove

    Final score: Elk Grove 43, Nevada Union 19

    Nevada Union quarterback Kyle Cota picks up three yards on a keeper before being tackled by Elk Grove linebacker Trevor Haro in the second quarter.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union's Ian Davis (right) and Jake Berger bring down Elk Grove's Elijah Jones after a 28-yard run.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union head coach Dave Humphers talks with his team before the Miners' game with then-No. 1 Elk Grove.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
  • Sept. 15: Holy Bowl - Jesuit vs. Christian Brothers

    Final score: Jesuit 28, Christian Brothers 23

    Jesuit's Jason Elenberger makes a leaping catch near the goal line before scoring a second-quarter touchdown in the annual Holy Bowl classic at Hughes Stadium.
    Scott Lorenzo | sacbeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Christian Brothers' John Wagstaff (5) and Nate Ashby (50) tackle Jesuit's Thomas Sperbeck (15) for a loss in the second quarter of the Holy Bowl.
    Scott Lorenzo | sacbeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Jesuit's Thomas Sperbeck (15) scores late in the first quarter .
    Scott Lorenzo | sacbeephotos@sacbee.com
  • Sept. 14: Burbank at Del Oro

    Final score: Burbank 28, Del Oro 23

    Del Oro's Mark Leveron pushes off Titan Keith Marcus for a short gain in the second quarter against Burbank.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Burbank player raise their helmets as the National Anthem ends before starting play against Del Oro.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Del Oro defender Troy Kline blocks the punt by Burbank's Taliauli Finau in the Titans' end zone.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Del Oro quarterback Michael Moore rolls out to pass in the first quarter .
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Sept. 7: Folsom hosts San Ramon Valley

    Final score: Folsom 31, San Ramon Valley 20

    Folsom High School's Jake Browning (12) strikes the classic passing pose as he prepares to fire downfield against San Ramon Valley.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Folsom vs. San Ramon Valley

    Folsom fans cheer as their Bulldogs battle San Ramon Valley.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Folsom vs. San Ramon Valley

    Folsom's defense makes a big stop against San Ramon Valley.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Folsom vs. San Ramon Valley

    Folsom's Harry Lipnosky (24) makes a picture-perfect touchdown reception to give the Bulldogs an early lead.
    Brian Baer | sabeephotos@sacbee.com
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    Aug. 31: Nevada Union at Grant

    Final score: Nevada Union 37, Grant 7

    Grant lineman Nua Havill gives teammate Andrew Lepisi words of encouragement on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter during a game that represented a resumption of an old rivalry between the Miners and the Pacers on Grant's field on the Del Paso Heights campus.
    Jose Luis Villegas | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Nevada Union at Grant

    Nevada Union's Gareth Noxon intercepts a pass intended for Grant's Trayvon Henderson at the Miners' 5-yard line in the first quarter.
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    Nevada Union at Grant

    Grant and Nevada Union players scramble for a loose ball.
    JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS | jvillegas@sacbee.com
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    Aug. 24: Del Oro hosts Oaks Christian

    Final score: Oaks Christian 40, Del Oro 0

    Cheerleaders carry a huge U.S. flag on the field before kickoff of the game between the Del Oro Golden Eagles, and the Oaks Christian High School Lions. Del Oro faced a series of tough opponents, struggling to maintain a .500 record. Oaks Christian came in to the opener as one of the state's highly ranked teams and remains in the state top 10.
    Randall Benton | RBenton@sacbee.com
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    Del Oro vs. Oaks Christian

    Del Oro's Brandon Monroe, left, gains some of his 97 rushing yards in his team's opener.
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    Del Oro vs. Oaks Christian

    Del Oro fans cheer at opening of the game against Oaks Christian.
    Randall Benton | RBenton@sacbee.com
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    Del Oro vs. Oaks Christian

    Del Oro's Danny Becker (13) reaches for a punt early in the game against powerful Oaks Christian.
    Randall Benton | RBenton@sacbee.com
Here are images from 10 games captured by The Bee photographers during the 2012 regular season.

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