Skip to main content

Orangevale Sun

ARC Football Secures Fifth Straight Conference Championship

Nov 26, 2024 10:02AM ● By American River College Athletics, photos by American River College Athletics

The 2024 American River College Football team went undefeated in league play and earned their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship.


SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The American River College football program secured their fifth straight National NorCal Conference championship on Nov. 9, with a 45-21 road victory over Santa Rosa Junior College.

After a slow start that saw the Beavers fall behind 7-0 in the first quarter, the Beavers were able to regroup and take control of the game.  Kicker Cameron Smith was able to convert field goals from 47 yards, 32 yards, and 21 yards. Running backs Elias Brown, Akil Sohan, and Hakeem Anderson each contributed a rushing touchdown. Quarterback Jett Harris connected with tight end Gavin Correia on a 55-yard touchdown pass, while the special teams unit returned a blocked punt for a touchdown. Defensively the Beavers were able to force two interceptions and several sacks.

The Beavers followed up the victory at Santa Rosa with a 48-21 home win against Feather River College on Saturday, Nov. 16. With the wins the Beavers are now 5-0 in conference and 7-3 overall.