Mighty Mites

It was another exciting Saturday for the Yreka Chargers Mighty Mites. They were well prepared to battle the Anderson team. This week the Yreka Charger Mighty Mites showed how much they have developed into a cohesive team, as every Mighty Mite gave it their all, both offensively and defensively.

Quarterback Skylar Conrad had the most impressive play of the game. Breaking at least three tackles, Conrad managed to reach the end zone while dragging two Anderson Mighty Mites with him for the touchdown. That touchdown was by far the hardest earned touchdown of the season. If you haven’t made it to a Yreka Chargers Mighty Mite game this season, there are still two home games left! Come check us out! Mighty Mites play at 8:45 am

Jr Pee Wee

On Saturday, the Yreka Chargers Junior Pee Wees took on the Anderson Jr. Cubs in Yreka. The Charger Jr. Pee Wees started off on fire and dominated the entire game.

On the first possession of the game, the Chargers marched down the field with two pass completions to Cale Cool and Jeremy Persing, followed by a 30-yard outside run by Tyraye Bush. On our second offensive possession, Persing made a 40-yard touchdown run with a great block by Cool. The Chargers defense stepped up next and kept Anderson from getting a first down on their first few possessions with great tackling and an interception by Robert Giannini. Our third possession started with a 40-yard pass play to Dalton Lester that ended with a 7-yard touchdown run by Devin Gomes. Bush completed the Chargers scoring in the first half with a 45-yard touchdown run. Anderson managed to score a touchdown on the last play of the half.

In the second half, The Chargers started just like the first half and Persing scored on a 40-yard touchdown run. Then, in the 4th quarter, Bush threw the ball to Persing who went 50 yards for the touchdown. Anderson managed to score one more touchdown in the game.

Other notable standouts: first-time running back Tyler Robinson who ran the ball three times for seven yards. Anthony Sendejo and Payton “the Pitbull” Charlesworth ran the ball for the first time in a game. On defense Cage Hubbard, Kaleb Hammond and Jazzmen Wilson stepped up and made some great tackles. Delbert Henson punted the ball twice for an average of about 25 yards. The Chargers JPW’s record is now 2-0-0 in league and 3-1-1 overall.

Pee Wees

The Pee Wees only seemed like they were starting off shaky, with an early TD by the Anderson Jr. Cubs on the 7th play of the game. Then, with a crash heard throughout Yreka, Evan Shinar blocked an Anderson punt. And just like that, we had a football game.

In the first half of this intense back and forth battle, Parker Sanders and Patrick Bigelow pounded through the Anderson defensive line, gaining yard after yard. QB Ryan Bridenstine stepped it up with a successful pass to Sanders; although not enough for the first down. Dominic Villagomes, who seemed to be wearing lead cleats, punted the ball deep into Anderson territory. Then, in the right place at the right time, Lane Clark regained possession with a stellar interception. A few plays later, with a punt being forced, Payton Dickinson caused a fumble and Sanders recovered the ball. Bridenstine threw another great pass, this time to Clark. Villagomes then punted the ball close to the end zone and when the Jr. Cubs fumbled the ball, it allowed Caden Corbin his first fumble recovery; giving the Chargers possession at the 5-yard-line. Chase McDonald snuck in for the score. The score at halftime was tied 6-6.

In the powerful second half, Blake Batchelor, Tyler Hedin, Juan Cota, Villagomes and Bigelow tore up the field on defense. Although Anderson was allowed a touchdown, Roman Vulyak showed strength and denied the extra point. Josh Hansen kept the momentum going with several nice runs. Then, out of nowhere, McDonald exploded with an excellent 30-yard run; making room for a powerful Bigelow TD. On special teams, Trenton Riggins stopped the Anderson return with a thundering tackle. The iron-fisted Pee Wee defense again powered up and, with the help of Hansen now on defense, took down the squirrely Anderson running back in the backfield. With the crowd in awe, Cota thundered through the Anderson line with a jaw-dropping quarterback sack. Bridenstine, again showing his QB skills, threw yet another complete pass into the capable hands of Dickinson. Cota and Villagomes ended the regulation play with an awesome joint sack, stopping the intended pass and sending the game into overtime with the score tied 13-13. Per NorCal Fed rules, no league game can end with a tie.

With both teams fired up, the Chargers got the ball first with four attempts on offense from the 10 yard line. In Yreka’s fourth attempt and a completed pass to Dickinson , the ball fell just short of the goal. Anderson then took over and made it in for the win on their fourth and final attempt, ending the score at 19-13. What a fantastic game for those in attendance.

Other Charger Pee Wee notables: Charles Lopez, Tyler O’Gorman and David Ruiz assisted with outstanding tackles. Jan Henson had two great kicking attempts on kickoff. Tyler Wagy controlled the snaps and the offensive line held fast all day with great blocking from Henson, Dylan Quigley, Melkay Cisneros, Steven Evangelisti, Bryce McWilliams, Gabe Rodriguez, Nick Shafer and Brandon Young.

Jr Midgets

The Yreka Chargers Jr Midget game against the Anderson Jr. Cubs this past Saturday, was full of excitement as both teams scored two touchdowns in the first few minutes of the game.

Tyler Hockaday, Drew Robles and Tyler Currie all scored rushing TDs and the quarterbacks on the day completed 6/7 passes for 76 yards, including a 29-yard reception to Thomas “the Animal” Colla, which set up a touchdown run by Tristen Fonseca making it 25-13 at the half, in favor of the home team.

The second half was dominated by the Chargers defense as Stevie Albers, Aaron Durney, Currie, Tyler Frost, Zach Woodruff, Colla, Dustin Yates, Colton Dickinson, Braden Whitehouse, Eric Fernandes, Max Simon, Ayden Stryker and Scott Robinson stopped the Jr. Cubs offense. The defense recorded 38 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. “Fast” Eddie Robles led the defense with 7 tackles.

The offensive line led by Tyler Smith, Aaron Freeze, Jovani Cabrera-Guevara, Andrew Daugherty, Woodruff, Zane Allen and Dylan O’Gorman, handled the Jr. Cub defense as they piled up 280 yards of total offense along with five touchdowns. Hockaday led all runners with 11 carries for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. Anderson added a last second touchdown which left the score 33-19 in favor of the Yreka Chargers.

Yreka is now 1-1 in league, and face the cross-town rival South Siskiyou Knights next Saturday at Mt. Shasta HS for the annual Jr. Midget Grudge match. Come out and see who gets to keep the enormous Grudge Match Trophy and bragging rights for the next year!

Midgets

The Yreka Charger Midgets hosted the Anderson Jr. Cubs and sent the cubbies home with a 38-6 thumping. Anderson opened the scoring for a quick 6-0 lead. Charger Michael Schuler answered right back, returning the kickoff 93 yards to pay dirt. Yreka’s defense then stepped it up as Anderson was stymied all day. A well executed rollout pass from Kaden Culp to Andrew “the Rooster” Andreas for six, rounded out the first half scoring.

Yreka came out fired up and scored on its first 2 possessions to put the Jr. Cubs away. Schuler capped both drives with TD runs. Blocking up front by Zach Hazelton, Tito Paredes, Mitchell Bruch and Jacob Dunlap helped the Chargers to victory. Dunlap bounced back from a bone crushing hit to show his toughness. Andreas convincingly converted 4 of 5 PAT tries, with excellent long snaps from Will Pipkin.

It was Yreka’s defense that showed their muscle all day. Quaid Blanchard and John Crane each had interceptions. Nick Hanna proved to be a force on the defensive line and Thomas “Bigs” Bigelow played very well also. The highlight of the defensive effort was capped by Gabe “the Bullet” Durney. Durney picked off an Anderson option attempt and returned it for a touchdown. Yreka moves to 2-0 in league and travels to Mt. Shasta to take on the South Siskiyou Knights this Saturday.

Come out on Saturday to Mt Shasta High School Stadium and watch our cross town youth football and cheer rivalry between the Yreka Chargers and South Siskiyou Knights. Games times at 8:45, 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00 pm. It’s Siskiyou Youth at its finest!

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