KELSEYVILLE >> Backup quarterback R.H. Hess completed two touchdown passes to Adrian Villalobos as the Kelseyville Knights fell 35-12 to Clayton Valley Charter School of Concord 35-12 in a non-league junior varsity football game on Friday night at Kelseyville High School.
It was the season opener for the Knights (0-1), who replaced Healdsburg with Clayton Valley Charter School on their week one schedule because Healdsburg did not have enough players to field a JV team.
Clayton Valley suited up 60 players against a Kelseyville team that had to make due without starting quarterback Alex Garcia (arm injury).
The Knights made a game of it for three quarters and trailed only 20-12 entering the fourth quarter.
Hess turned in a strong game in relief of Garcia, going 8-for-12 for 114 yards and the two TDs.
Kelseyville remains at home this Friday to host St. Helena in the North Central League I opener for both teams. The Knights hit the road the following week (Sept. 16) to play at Middletown.
In other action:
Girls’ soccer
St. Bernard 3, Clear Lake 1
At Fort Bragg, St. Bernard beat Clear Lake 3-1 in the opening round of of the Fort Bragg Tournament on Saturday. Clear Lake’s only goal came in the second half and was scored by Tianna Jardstrom.
The loss dropped Clear Lake to 1-1 on the season. No other tournament results from the weekend were reported.
The Cardinals are scheduled to return to action Friday and Saturday in the Ukiah Tournament.
