Fresno City Routs Diablo Valley in Playoffs
Fresno City College secured a 48-19 playoff win over Diablo Valley College, advancing to the Northern California semifinals.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Football
Fresno City College defeated Diablo Valley College 48-19 in a Northern California playoff game on Saturday. The win advances the team to a semifinal matchup against College of San Mateo.
Why it matters
The victory keeps Fresno City College in contention for a Northern California title and sets up a semifinal against defending state champion College of San Mateo. For Fresno readers, the result marks a strong postseason run for the local program.
Christian English passed for 290 yards and two touchdowns, while Mozes Morris rushed for 141 yards and two scores. Fresno City's defense forced four interceptions and two sacks, including a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown by Cannon Parks.
The players
Fresno City College
A community college in Fresno, California, that competes in the California Community College athletic conference's football playoffs.
Diablo Valley College
A community college in Pleasant Hill, California, whose football program competed in the Northern California playoffs.
College of San Mateo
A community college in San Mateo, California, and the defending state champion that Fresno City College will face in the Northern California semifinals.
The details
Fresno City College led 31-13 after Parks' interception return and extended the lead to 38-13 on Mozes Morris' 92-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Bronson Williams, Geremy Molett and Josue Madrigales also recorded interceptions for the team.
Timeline
Saturday: Fresno City College defeated Diablo Valley College 48-19 in the playoff game.
Season Trajectory
Fresno City College's playoff victory places it in the Northern California semifinals within the California Community College bracket. The semifinal against defending state champion College of San Mateo will test whether the team can contend for the statewide title.
Fresno City's playoff run continues with a semifinal against College of San Mateo, which will determine whether the team reaches the Northern California final. Fans tracking the bracket will watch that semifinal closely to see whether the Rams can keep their momentum.
The takeaway
Fresno City's balanced attack of a 290-yard passing game and a 141-yard rushing game shows the team can win in multiple ways. That versatility will matter against a defending state champion in the semifinals.
What happens next
Fresno City College will face College of San Mateo in the Northern California semifinals, with the date not stated in the source.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Fresno Bee.
