Fredericktown – The California Trojans continued their dominance in the Tri‑County South Conference, securing a back‑to‑back Class A title with a hard‑fought 22‑20 win over Beth‑Center on Saturday.

Quarterback Brandon Meier sparked the early onslaught, completing eight of 18 passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns. A 62‑yard strike to wide receiver Brayden Crockett gave the Trojans a 7‑0 lead in the first quarter, and a punt return touchdown by Alan Dennis followed by a two‑point conversion pushed the margin to 15‑0.

Meier’s connection with Chase Shemansky added a 45‑yard touchdown, and another two‑point conversion extended California’s lead to 22‑0 heading into the second quarter.

Beth‑Center’s Comeback Attempt

Beth‑Center finally got on the board after a fourth‑down decision by California stalled. The Bulldogs scored on a five‑yard run by Chase Bebout just before halftime, making it 22‑7.

In the third quarter, California missed a 24‑yard field goal, but the Bulldogs answered with a 44‑yard touchdown run by Enzo Brown, narrowing the gap to 22‑14.

Late Drama

Brown continued his strong performance, adding a 23‑yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to bring the score to 22‑20. A two‑point conversion attempt failed, and a final 27‑yard field‑goal try by Beth‑Center also missed, sealing the Trojans’ victory.

California finished the season with an 8‑2 record, while Beth‑Center fell to 9‑1 after their first loss of the year.

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