Centennial Clinches League Title After Topping Chaparral
The Centennial football team secured a share of the division title with a 41-27 victory over Chaparral.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football
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Centennial defeated Chaparral 41-27 on October 23, clinching at least a share of the Big West Conference-North Division championship. This win marks the sixth consecutive league title for the Centennial program.
Why it matters
The victory ensures Centennial remains undefeated in league play, solidifying their dominance in the North Division. By securing a conference title share, the team has positioned itself favorably for the upcoming postseason.
Centennial enters the final stretch with an overall record of 6-3, while Chaparral moves to 5-4. During the matchup, Centennial's defense recorded a key third-down sack resulting in a 10-yard loss for quarterback Dane Weber.
The players
Braylin Drake
He is a key offensive contributor for Centennial who scored two touchdown runs in the win.
Dane Weber
He is the quarterback for Chaparral who threw for 222 yards and recorded a touchdown run.
Kye Duval
He is a defensive player for Centennial who recorded a 10-yard sack during the game.
Kennie Leggett
He is a running back for Centennial who contributed an 18-yard touchdown run to the victory.
The details
Following a 20-20 halftime tie, Centennial broke the game open with a decisive four-play scoring drive on their first possession of the second half. Braylin Drake led the offensive effort with two touchdown runs of 25 and 26 yards, while Kennie Leggett added an 18-yard score.
Timeline
The football game between Centennial and Chaparral took place on October 23, 2026.
Centennial is scheduled to play at Murrieta Mesa on October 29, 2026.
Chaparral is scheduled to play at Vista Murrieta on October 29, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This win extends the Centennial six-year league title streak and reaffirms the program's status as the division benchmark. The result creates separation in the standings, directly impacting the playoff seeding and division hierarchy heading into the final week.
Centennial now holds a 4-0 league record, mathematically guaranteeing they will finish no worse than tied for the division lead. Chaparral falls to 3-1 in league play, shifting their focus toward securing a favorable position for the upcoming playoff brackets.
The takeaway
Centennial demonstrated resilience by pulling away in the second half after a competitive first two quarters. Consistent execution on both sides of the ball remains the primary factor in the team securing another conference title.
What happens next
Centennial faces Murrieta Mesa on October 29, 2026, while Chaparral travels to take on Vista Murrieta on the same date.
Further reading
For more updates on the local gridiron season, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Bernardino Sun.
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