YAKIMA -- Austin Forsyth scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter, and Will Bishop's extra-point kick conversion proved the game-winner as visiting Hanford defeated West Valley in the CBBN 3A opener for both schools.
Jalen DeVine paced Hanford offensively by rushing for 130 yards on 29 carries.
The Falcons defense was outstanding, forcing West Valley into three turnovers. Hanford's special teams unit blocked one extra-point kick and a field goal attempt.
Hanford 0 0 0 7 -- 7
West Valley 0 0 6 0 -- 6
SCORING PLAYS
WV--Justin Ferrari 50 interception return (pass failed)
H--Austin Forsyth 1 run (Will Bishop kick)
STATISTICS
RUSHING--H, Jalen DeVine 29-130, Forsyth 8-5, Tyler Sanchez 1-0, Malik Jones 1-(minus 7). WV, Peckman 3-10, LaRiviere 7-12, Voelker 5-24, Ferrari 7-20, Devlin 1-3, King 3-(minus 13).
PASSING--H, Forsyth 5-15-2-69. WV, King 3-14-0-24, Dietrich 0-1-1-0.
RECEIVING--H, Kyle Lafon 3-30, Tyler Steckler 1-34, DeVine 1-5. WV, Oram 1-9, Whitaker 1-0, Roosendal 1-15.
FIRST DOWNS--H 6, WV 3. FUMBLES-LOST--H 2-0, WV 4-2. PENALTIES-YARDS--H 8-55, WV 5-30.
