Football defeats Butte, 30-7, in First Ever Playoff Win, advances to play Modesto in NorCal Semifinals
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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Team Stats
Butte
| Game Statistics | Butte | Diablo Valley |
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| Passing Yards | 148 | 238 |
| Rushing Yards | 31 | 167 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Time of Poss. | 28:33 | 31:27 |
Diablo Valley capped off an outstanding 2025 regular season with a commanding 30–7 victory over Butte on Saturday afternoon in Pleasant Hill. The Vikings improved to 10–1, powered by explosive plays on offense and a relentless defensive effort.
Vikings Catch Fire in the Second Quarter
After a scoreless first period, DVC broke the game open midway through the second.
Quarterback Jayden Macedo found Khai Taylor for a 12-yard touchdown to put the Vikings on the board. Moments later, running back Ferrari Miller electrified the home crowd with an 84-yard burst to the end zone, extending the lead to 14–0 at halftime.
Offense Stays Hot After the Break
The Vikings continued to roll coming out of the locker room. Macedo powered in a 7-yard rushing touchdown early in the third quarter, and quarterback Kalani McLeod wasted no time making an impact, connecting with Taylor for a 65-yard touchdown strike to make it 28–0.
DVC finished its scoring in the fourth with a defensive safety, sealing the 30–7 win.
Offensive Standouts
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Khai Taylor: 4 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TDs
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Ferrari Miller: 11 carries, 119 yards (10.8 avg), 84-yard TD
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Kalani McLeod: 226 passing yards, 1 TD
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Jayden Macedo: Passing TD + rushing TD
The Vikings racked up 405 total yards, averaging over 6 yards per play while converting 50% of their third downs.
Defense Delivers Another Statement
DVC's defense dominated from start to finish, holding Butte scoreless until the fourth quarter and limiting the Roadrunners to just 31 rushing yards.
Key contributors included:
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Wesley Garton – 8 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack
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Kaden McIver – 6 tackles, 2 sacks, forced fumble & recovery
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Marley Alapati – interception returned 13 yards
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Ayo Phillips – 11-yard sack
The Vikings totaled 6 sacks, 9 tackles for loss, and an interception in one of their most complete defensive performances of the season.
With their first-ever playoff win, the Vikings advance to the 3C2A Northern California Regional Playoffs/Semifinals, where they will face Modesto at 1 p.m. on November 29.
