ORLAND, Calif. (KGET) — Shafter High School’s magical postseason run came to an end Saturday losing the CIF Division 5-A state title game 20-7 to Orland High School.
It’s a tough end for the season for the “Cardiac Kids” who pulled out close victories throughout the playoffs that resulted in the school’s first section title since 1955.
Shafter 7 – Orland 20, Final
CIF Division 5-A Football Championship
Orland capitalized on mistakes including an interception return for a touchdown and a late safety that made it 20-7 in the fourth quarter.
Following the game, Shafter head coach Jerald Pierruci was furious with CIF organizers over the conditions of the field at Orland High School.
“It is a shame on the CIF that they allow a state championship game to be played on a field like this when you got Division 1 and 2 teams playing on turf. It is crap that you allow this stuff to happen,” Pierucci said.
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