Saturday, October 17, 2026

LJ FB: Game story 10/16

 

Viking running back Kali Deberry
runs for more of the many yards
he gained at Granite Hills High
Fri., Oct. 16.
(Photo by Ed Piper)


By Ed Piper

In a battle between 1-1 La Jolla and 0-2 Christian--their Eastern League records going in--the Vikings (now 3-5 overall) eked out a narrow 15-9 win by the smallest of margins under desert-like conditions with a strong wind blowing amid 84-degree conditions at Granite Hills High Fri., Oct. 16.

The decisive touchdown, following a 16-yard run from the Patriot 21-yard line by junior running back Kali Deberry, proved to be sweet partial vindication for La Jolla quarterback Brody Bukich.

The junior transfer from Mt. Carmel High has had his struggles all season long. On second-down-and goal, Bukich ran behind blocking to the far right to cross the goal line from four yards out. The TD occurred with 6:14 remaining in the game, and the Viking defensive unit held on to make the score stand up.

Coach Patrick Bugg's number-one weapon, Julian Morones, a sophomore who plays linebacker in going both ways on offense and defense, carried close to 30 yards and nearly helped pull off 

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