Vikings Clinch 17-14 Victory Over Citrus College
The No. 19 Vikings edged out a hard-fought 17-14 win over the Citrus College Owls.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Citrus
(5-5)
|
0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
|
Long Beach
(6-4)
|
3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
Team Stats
Citrus
| Game Statistics | Citrus | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 128 | 203 |
| Rushing Yards | 193 | 85 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Time of Poss. | 28:00 | 32:00 |
The No. 19 Long Beach City College Vikings edged out a hard-fought 17-14 win over the Citrus College Owls in conference play. With the victory, the Vikings improve to 6-4 overall and 5-2 in conference standings, solidifying their position for postseason action.
The Vikings struck first in the opening quarter with a 34-yard field goal by kicker Eric Zavala. However, Citrus responded with a touchdown just before halftime, taking a narrow 7-3 lead into the break.
The Vikings came out energized in the second half, reclaiming the lead with a 24-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jett Peddy to wide receiver Marques Guzman. Running back Khalil Warren extended the advantage with a 1-yard rushing touchdown, pushing the Vikings ahead 17-7.
Despite a late touchdown by Citrus in the fourth quarter, the Vikings' defense held firm to secure the 17-14 victory.
Defensively, left back Cordae Jones delivered a standout performance, recording nine total tackles. Defensive end Carson Moore was equally impactful, tallying six tackles, a sack for a 12-yard loss, a pass breakup, and a total of 16 yards lost for the Owls.
The Vikings are now gearing up for postseason play, with a bowl game scheduled for Nov. 30. Stay updated on their journey by visiting LBCCVikings.com.
