Big plays on special teams and an explosive performance from a standout quarterback defined an eventful Week 4 of the high school football season across the Inland area.
In a fierce crosstown rivalry game, Chaparral left no doubt, defeating Great Oak 64-14 on Friday night. Junior quarterback Dane Weber was the catalyst for the Pumas, accounting for four touchdowns in a commanding performance. Weber completed 10 of 14 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for two more scores. Chaparral established its dominance early, building a 28-0 lead in the first quarter and extending it to 50-7 by halftime.
Camren Williams set the tone with an early interception, and Weber quickly capitalized with a 43-yard touchdown pass to Eli Woodward. Kiko Farinas added a 36-yard touchdown on a reverse, and Evan Redd found the end zone on an 11-yard run. Weber connected with Chase Bonta for a 70-yard scoring strike before halftime. For Great Oak, which fell to 2-2, sophomore quarterback Trent Lux threw for 156 yards and a touchdown to Logan Messier. The victory marks Chaparral’s eighth consecutive win over the Wolfpack.
Elsewhere, special teams proved to be the critical factor in Vista Murrieta’s tight 21-14 victory over Beaumont. The game turned late when Jayden Scott broke through to block a punt, a play that directly led to the game-winning touchdown. Cash Bryant later sealed the win by blocking a potential game-tying field goal attempt in the fourth quarter, preserving the victory for the Broncos.
Elsinore delivered a balanced effort in its 35-14 nonleague win against Norte Vista. The Tigers’ ground game was effective, as the team rushed for 240 yards. Running back Kai Tamagpong recorded his fifth straight game with over 100 yards rushing. Luke Woodroof, Brady O’Connell, and Camden Webb each ran for a touchdown. Quarterback Brayden Stankus also contributed a 35-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Petitt. The Elsinore defense was stout, holding Norte Vista to a season-low 130 rushing yards. The game’s first points came on a special teams play when Ledgend Johnson returned a blocked field goal 80 yards for a touchdown.
San Jacinto secured a 23-13 victory over Cajon by controlling the pace of the game with its methodical offense. The Tigers executed long, time-consuming drives to keep the Cajon offense off the field. Senior running back Jomini Ransom was central to the attack, finishing with 128 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries. Quarterback Josue Estrada passed for 130 yards and two touchdowns, including a decisive 32-yard pass to Daishaun Davis in the final minute that put the game out of reach.
Here are the scores from around the area in Week 4:
Thursday, Sept. 18
- Vasquez 38, San Jacinto Valley Academy 13
- Desert Christian Academy 50, California Military Institute 0
- Norco 52, Citrus Valley 21
- Hemet 14, Adelanto 7
- Hillcrest 46, Paloma Valley 42
- La Costa Canyon 45, Murrieta Mesa 24
- Montgomery 33, Rancho Christian 30
- Rubidoux 17, Temecula Prep 10
Friday, Sept. 19
- Nuview Bridge 42, Desert Chapel 28
- Vista Murrieta 21, Beaumont 14
- Cornerstone Christian 25, Sage Hill 6
- Elsinore 35, Norte Vista 14
- Chaparral 64, Great Oak 14
- Murrieta Valley 49, King 7
- Carter 34, Linfield Christian 33
- Orange Vista 42, Vista 7
- Grand Terrace 21, Perris 7
- San Jacinto 23, Cajon 13
- Santa Rosa Academy 28, San Bernardino 9
- Lakeside 17, Sierra Vista 9
- Tahquitz 42, Liberty 21
- Temescal Canyon 16, Temecula Valley 10
- Twentynine Palms 21, West Valley 14
- Pacific 28, Heritage 18
Saturday, Sept. 20
- The result for the Calvin Christian at Cal Lutheran game was not available at press time.
With the dust settling on Week 4, Friday night lights have never burned brighter in the Inland Empire. Rivals clashed, game-changers stepped up, and every snap fueled the energy in the stands. If these thrilling battles are any sign, the rest of the season is set to deliver even more unforgettable moments and edge-of-your-seat action for players and fans alike.
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