De Anza To Host Feather River In Championship
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Feather River (10-1) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
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De Anza (10-1) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
No. 18 De Anza College and No. 22 Feather River College will meet for the second time this season, as participants in the 2025 NCFC American Division Championship Bowl.
The title game is set for Saturday, Nov. 22 with a 12:00 p.m. kickoff in Cupertino. De Anza will host the free livestream broadcast on NorCal Sports TV.
The Lions (10-0) won the Golden Coast League are led by two-time league Coach of the Year Joe D'Agostino. The Golden Eagles (9-1) - representing as champions of the Pacific-7 League - are guided by head coach Nick Goulet.
Both teams met at De Anza back in Week 3, in a tightly-contested game that came down to the wire. De Anza rallied for a 35-29 victory - the only loss for FRC.
The Lions and Golden Eagles feature explosive offenses, opportunistic defenses, and state-level statistical leaders that set up a marquee matchup.
By the Numbers
|
Category |
De Anza |
Feather River |
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Record |
10-0 (5-0 GCL) |
9-1 (5-0 P7L) |
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Points Per Game |
50.6 (No. 2 State) |
53.1 (No. 1 State) |
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Opponent PPG |
14.2 (No. 2 State) |
14.6 (No. 3 State) |
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Total Offense YPG |
444 yds (296 pass/148 rush) |
483 yds (327 rush/156 pass) |
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Total Defense Allowed |
226 yds per game |
228 yds per game |
|
Rushing TDs |
29 |
47 |
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Passing TDs |
31 |
21 |
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Turnover Margin |
+7 (13 INT/9 lost) |
+9 (13 INT/4 lost) |
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Sacks Recorded |
20 (137 yds lost) |
24 (160 yds lost) |
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Kick Return TDs |
5 |
2 |
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Field Goal Pct / PAT Pct |
40% / 94% |
100% / 93% |
Offensive Leaders Comparison
De Anza
- QB Ian Kirby (First Team All-GCL): 192-of-258 (74.4 %), 2,614 yds, 26 TD, 261.4 yds/game.
- WR Akeem Wright (GCL Offensive Player of the Year): 56 rec, 1,166 yds, 12 TD.
- WR Jadhari Young (First Team All-GCL): 46 rec, 542 yds, 7 TD.
- RB Ke'Yon Torain (All-GCL Honorabble Mention): 88 car, 419 yds, 10 TD.
- RB Isaiah Addison (All-GCL Honorable Mention): 46 car, 480 yds, 8 TD, plus 2 kick-return TDs.
Feather River College
- QB Kayden Leaf: 54-of-87 (62.1 %), 1,028 yds, 14 TD.
- QB Kayden Leaf: 78 car, 720 yds, 8 TD.
- RB Janerious Jackson: 145 car, 1,181 yds, 20 TD.
- WR Kyle Valdez: 14 rec, 499 yds, 8 TD.
- WR Traven Vigenser: 15 rec, 347 yds, 5 TD.
Defensive Impact Players
De Anza
- LB Hosie Hopkins (First Team All-GCL): 58 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 INT (TD).
- LB Hosea Addison (First Team All-GCL): 61 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks.
- DL Andrew Rheubottom (GCL Defensive Player of the Year): 54 tackles, 18.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 3 FF, 3 FR.
- DL Jaden White (First Team All-GCL): 54 tackles, 8 TFL.
Feather River
- DL Aiden Hall: 28 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 4 sacks.
- LB Marco Casci: 55 tackles, 7 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT.
- DL Aidan Flores: 38 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 4 sacks.
- DB Dylan Sumner: 4 INT, 38 return yards.
Championship Outlook
Saturday's matchup features a classic contrast:
- De Anza's precision passing game (296 yds per game) vs. Feather River's punishing rushing attack (327 yds per game).
- Both defenses allow fewer than 15 points per contest and thrive on turnovers, making execution and field position critical.
- The Mountain Lions are seeking their first perfect 11-0 finish in modern program history, while the Golden Eagles aim for a conference title behind the state's most prolific rushing offense.
Complete list of NCFC Bowl Games: https://northerncaliforniafootball.prestosports.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251109vwos7a