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The Merced (CA) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Patterson (CA) in overtime by a score of 30-23.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Patterson03146023
Merced37013730
Final score provided by D. Garrett.
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Game Stats

Patterson

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1422194.63613.92160103.2
6Jacob Pierce (Fr)1422194.63613.92160103.2
Merced

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2129206.7249.83153112.1
4Vicente Cortez (Sr)2128206.7509.83053131.0
36C. Jackson (So)010.0000100.0
Patterson

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals512715.32011
2Caden Lozano (Jr)11616.01600
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)221275.82011
5Ronin Cantu (Sr)9495.41800
6Jacob Pierce (Fr)3165.3900
Merced

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals321484.63601
0C. Jackson (Sr)11343.1800
4Vicente Cortez (Sr)771.0900
6Dougie Andrews (Jr)9495.41000
22A. Tachiera (Jr)55811.63601
Patterson

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1419413.9602
0G. Jefferson (Fr)22311.514
1Jace Johnson (Jr)4389.5140
2Caden Lozano (Jr)410125.3602
7Royale Tago (Sr)11111.0110
9Marcus Wilcox (Sr)2105.070
18Mike Fanualelei (Jr)11111.0110
Merced

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1920510.8533
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)7547.7141
3Z. Harris (Sr)3124.090
6Dougie Andrews (Jr)2147.080
14Israel Rodas (Jr)45213.0241
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)37324.3531
Patterson

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)11
6Jacob Pierce (Fr)11

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Merced has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Patterson

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals271194520517
0G. Jefferson (Fr)2323
1Jace Johnson (Jr)3838
2Caden Lozano (Jr)16101117
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)127127
5Ronin Cantu (Sr)4949
6Jacob Pierce (Fr)1616
7Royale Tago (Sr)1111
9Marcus Wilcox (Sr)1010
18Mike Fanualelei (Jr)111526
21Aavoree Colding (Fr)10010
Merced

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals148205980451
0C. Jackson (Sr)3434
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)5454
3Z. Harris (Sr)1212
4Vicente Cortez (Sr)77
5Isayah Smith (Jr)98098
6Dougie Andrews (Jr)491463
14Israel Rodas (Jr)5252
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)7373
22A. Tachiera (Jr)5858
Patterson

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals271194194465
0G. Jefferson (Fr)2323
1Jace Johnson (Jr)3838
2Caden Lozano (Jr)16101117
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)127127
5Ronin Cantu (Sr)4949
6Jacob Pierce (Fr)16194210
7Royale Tago (Sr)1111
9Marcus Wilcox (Sr)1010
18Mike Fanualelei (Jr)1111
Merced

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals148206205354
0C. Jackson (Sr)3434
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)5454
3Z. Harris (Sr)1212
4Vicente Cortez (Sr)7206213
6Dougie Andrews (Jr)491463
14Israel Rodas (Jr)5252
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)7373
22A. Tachiera (Jr)5858
Patterson

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals1960796.0
1Jace Johnson (Jr)2242.0
2Caden Lozano (Jr)11
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)99
5Ronin Cantu (Sr)437
7Royale Tago (Sr)1231.0
9Marcus Wilcox (Sr)11
10Hayden Droogsma (Sr)312151.0
11Troyce Harrison (Sr)11
14Mateo Camarillo (Sr)112
17M. Anderson (Sr)235
21Aavoree Colding (Fr)11
25Dyson Hernandez (Jr)1341.0
50Randy White (Sr)22
68Daniel Mataele (Sr)178
70Tavite Finau (So)55
75Ivan Nuno (Jr)22
76Luke Szenasi (Sr)145
Merced

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3262945.0
0C. Jackson (Sr)2351.0
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)4151.0
2Elias Aguilar (Jr)31316.0
3Z. Harris (Sr)101.0
5Isayah Smith (Jr)2571.0
8Brett Parker (Sr)145.0
11Tyson Espinoza (Jr)178.0
12Vincent Almanza (Sr)511161.0
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)101.0
21Isaiah Morales (Jr)101.0
22A. Tachiera (Jr)011.0
34Brandon Peel (Jr)459.0
36C. Jackson (So)3691.0
60Kaleb Caudillo (Sr)303.0
77Joseph Martinez (So)011.0
81D. Washington (Jr)022.0
Patterson

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals4.020
1Jace Johnson (Jr)2.010
7Royale Tago (Sr)1.05
10Hayden Droogsma (Sr)1.05

Sacks

Merced has not entered any sacks stats.
Patterson

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.0101
1Jace Johnson (Jr)10
7Royale Tago (Sr)1
21Aavoree Colding (Fr)100.00
Merced

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals100.0010100
5Isayah Smith (Jr)100.0000000
12Vincent Almanza (Sr)00010100
Patterson

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals524248.4601
34Jared Carrete (Sr)524248.4601
Merced

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals525751.4570
15Haziell Reyes (Sr)525751.4570
Patterson

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals37725.7461
2Caden Lozano (Jr)37725.7461
Merced

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals12727.0270
11Tyson Espinoza (Jr)12727.0270
Patterson

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals45213.02752
18Mike Fanualelei (Jr)11515.01515
21Aavoree Colding (Fr)11010.01010
Merced

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals39832.74198
5Isayah Smith (Jr)39832.74198
Patterson

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals3185
2Caden Lozano (Jr)212
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)16
34Jared Carrete (Sr)5
Merced

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals42406
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)160
14Israel Rodas (Jr)16
15Haziell Reyes (Sr)6
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)160
22A. Tachiera (Jr)160
Patterson

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals23.712.5365
34Jared Carrete (Sr)23.712.5365
Merced

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals35.6111.0276
15Haziell Reyes (Sr)35.6111.0276
Patterson

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals120003
2Caden Lozano (Jr)022
4Dasen Pettis (Sr)11
Merced

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals130004
1Hayden Czirban (Sr)11
14Israel Rodas (Jr)11
17N. De La Cruz (Sr)11
22A. Tachiera (Jr)11

Game Story

California High School Football - Merced sneaks past Patterson

August 22, 2025: Merced, CA 95344

In Friday's non-league test, the host Merced Bears football squad scored a close 30-23 triumph over the Patterson Tigers.

The Bears now sport a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Gregori for a non-league test on Friday, August 29. Merced will clash with a Jaguars squad coming off a 22-0 non-league win over Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA). The Jaguars record now stands at 1-0.

The Tigers (0-1) will now prepare for their game against California (San Ramon, CA). The Grizzlies enter the non-league game with a 0-0 record.

Angel VillalobosTigers Reporter
Darrius GarrettBears Reporter
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  • Q1
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  • F
  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Patterson 0, Merced 0
    Posted @ 8:10p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 8:11p
  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:11p
  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 8:11p
  5. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8:15p
  6. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 8:15p
  7. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8:15p
  8. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Patterson1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merced kicked off to Patterson. Patterson has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 0
    Posted @ 8:36p
  9. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Merced1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Patterson has punted to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 0
    Posted @ 8:42p
  10. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Merced1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merced - #4 Vicente Cortez with a long pass to #17 Nehemiah De La Cruz. Merced has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 0
    Posted @ 8:44p
  11. 0 - 3

    Field Goal

    Merced1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merced - Field Goal. Patterson 0, Merced 3
    Posted @ 8:47p
  12. 0 - 3

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Patterson1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merced kicked off to Patterson. Patterson has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 3
    Posted @ 8:50p
  13. 0 - 3

    Fumble Recovery

    Merced1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Merced recovered a fumble by Patterson and has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 3
    Posted @ 8:58p
  14. 0 - 3

    Punt

    Patterson1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Merced has punted to Patterson. Patterson has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Patterson 0, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:02p
  15. 0 - 3

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Patterson 0, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:05p
  16. 3 - 3

    Field Goal

    Patterson2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Patterson - Field Goal. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:11p
  17. 3 - 3

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merced2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Patterson kicked off to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:13p
  18. 3 - 3

    Long Run

    Merced2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merced with a long run. Merced has the ball on Patterson's 38-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:14p
  19. 3 - 3

    Turnover on Downs

    Patterson2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merced has turned possession over on downs. Patterson has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:18p
  20. 3 - 3

    Interception

    Merced2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merced intercepts a Patterson pass and has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:30p
  21. 3 - 3

    Long Pass

    Merced2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merced - #4 Vicente Cortez with a long pass to #14 Israel Rodas. Merced has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 3
    Posted @ 9:32p
  22. 3 - 9

    Passing Touchdown

    Merced2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merced - #4 Vicente Cortez pass completed to #14 Israel Rodas for a TD. Patterson 3, Merced 9
    Posted @ 9:33p
  23. 3 - 10

    Made Point After

    Merced2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merced - PAT Good. Patterson 3, Merced 10
    Posted @ 9:33p
  24. 3 - 10

    Interception

    Merced2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merced - #5 Isayah Smith intercepts a Patterson pass and has the ball on Patterson's 38-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 10
    Posted @ 9:36p
  25. 3 - 10

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Patterson 3, Merced 10
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:38p
  26. Commentary

    Halftime
    Good game
    Posted @ 9:38p
  27. 3 - 10

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Patterson3rd Quarter
    Patterson to kick off to Merced.
    Posted @ 9:54p
  28. 3 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merced3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Patterson kicked off to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 10
    Posted @ 9:55p
  29. 3 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merced has turned possession over on downs. Patterson has the ball on their own 38-yard line. Patterson 3, Merced 10
    Posted @ 9:59p
  30. 9 - 10

    Passing Touchdown

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson - Pass completed for a TD. Patterson 9, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10p
  31. 10 - 10

    Made Point After

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson - #34 Jared Carrete PAT Good. Patterson 10, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:01p
  32. 10 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merced3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson kicked off to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Patterson 10, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:03p
  33. 10 - 10

    Fumble Recovery

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson recovered a fumble by Merced and has the ball on their own 41-yard line. Patterson 10, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:06p
  34. 16 - 10

    Passing Touchdown

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson - Pass completed to #2 Caden Lozano for a TD. Patterson 16, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:13p
  35. 17 - 10

    Made Point After

    Patterson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson - #34 Jared Carrete PAT Good. Patterson 17, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:14p
  36. 17 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merced3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson kicked off to Merced. Merced has the ball on Patterson's 45-yard line. Patterson 17, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:17p
  37. 17 - 10

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Patterson 17, Merced 10
    Posted @ 10:18p
  38. 17 - 16

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merced4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merced - #22 Anthony Tachiera with a 36 Yd Rushing TD. Patterson 17, Merced 16
    Posted @ 10:21p
  39. 17 - 17

    Made Point After

    Merced4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merced - #15 Haziell Reyes PAT Good. Patterson 17, Merced 17
    Posted @ 10:22p
  40. 17 - 17

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Patterson4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merced kicked off to Patterson. Patterson has the ball on their own 5-yard line. Patterson 17, Merced 17
    Posted @ 10:24p
  41. 17 - 17

    Punt

    Merced4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Patterson has punted to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 17-yard line. Patterson 17, Merced 17
    Posted @ 10:33p
  42. 17 - 17

    Red Zone Alert

    Merced4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merced is inside Patterson's 20. Patterson 17, Merced 17
    Posted @ 10:33p
  43. 17 - 23

    Passing Touchdown

    Merced4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merced - #4 Vicente Cortez pass completed to #17 Nehemiah De La Cruz for a TD. Patterson 17, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:35p
  44. 17 - 23

    Missed Point After

    Merced4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merced - PAT Missed. Patterson 17, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:36p
  45. 17 - 23

    Punt

    Merced4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Patterson has punted to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 10-yard line. Patterson 17, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:42p
  46. 17 - 23

    Punt

    Patterson4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merced has punted to Patterson. Patterson has the ball on Merced's 3-yard line. Patterson 17, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:44p
  47. 23 - 23

    Rushing Touchdown

    Patterson4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Patterson - Rushing TD. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:45p
  48. 23 - 23

    Missed Point After

    Patterson4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Patterson - PAT Missed. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:45p
  49. 23 - 23

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merced4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Patterson kicked off to Merced. Merced has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:47p
  50. 23 - 23

    Long Pass

    Merced4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merced - #4 Vicente Cortez with a long pass to #17 Nehemiah De La Cruz. Merced has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:48p
  51. 23 - 23

    Interception

    Patterson4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Patterson - #21 Aavoree Colding intercepts a Merced pass and has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:53p
  52. 23 - 23

    Two-Minute Warning

    Patterson4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Patterson has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 10:53p
  53. 23 - 23

    End of Regulation

    Overtime
    Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 11p
  54. 23 - 23

    Possession Update

    MercedOvertime Under a minute
    Merced takes over the ball on Patterson's 13-yard line. Patterson 23, Merced 23
    Posted @ 11:05p
  55. 23 - 29

    Passing Touchdown

    MercedOvertime Under a minute
    Merced - Pass completed for a TD. Patterson 23, Merced 29
    Posted @ 11:09p
  56. 23 - 30

    Made Point After

    MercedOvertime Under a minute
    Merced - #15 Haziell Reyes PAT Good. Patterson 23, Merced 30
    Posted @ 11:10p
  57. 23 - 30

    End of Game

    Final
    Patterson 23, Merced 30
    Posted @ 11:16p

Players of the Game

Patterson (25-26)

Congratulations to #2 Caden Lozano for being selected the Overall Patterson Football Player of the Game.

Merced (25-26)

Merced has not selected any Players of the Game.
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Patterson @ Merced Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 22, 2025 @ 8p
The Merced (CA) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Patterson (CA) in overtime by a score of 30-23.

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Rankings & Records

Patterson (25-26)

NationalCASectionSec. Div.
4,145271446
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
3-72-41-32-4.300.333238279

Merced (25-26)

NationalCASectionSec. Div.
1,948140183
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
9-04-05-04-01.0001.000415168

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Patterson
4.93.98.24.0023.8
Merced
6.79.311.78.77.046.1

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Team Stat Comparison

PattersonMerced
273.8Rushing Yards Per Game230.0
125.4Passing Yards Per Game159.1
125.7Receiving Yards Per Game161.9
399.2Total Yards Per Game389.1
68.8Tackles Per Game63.8
3.0Sacks Per Game3.0

Team Leaders

PattersonMercedNational Avg.
#4 Dasen Pettis152.0Rushing Yards Per Game#6 Dougie Andrews76.812.4
#6 Jacob Pierce112.2Passing Yards Per Game#4 Vicente Cortez156.112.7
#11 Troyce Harrison22.4Receiving Yards Per Game#1 Hayden Czirban59.99.9
#4 Dasen Pettis156.9Total Yards Per Game#4 Vicente Cortez201.826.9
#10 Hayden Droogsma10.4Tackles Per Game#12 Vincent Almanza10.22.7
#7 Royale Tago1.0Sacks Per Game#19 Gavyn Maravilla-Sok0.60.2

Record Breakdown

Patterson (25-26)

Merced (25-26)

3-7
Overall
9-0
2-4
League
4-0
1-3
Non-League
5-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-0
Common Opponent
0-0
1-3
Home
5-0
2-4
Away
4-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
3-7
In-State
9-0
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0