Redwood is putting up a pretty good fight as it seeks to bring an end to cross-town rival El Diamante's 19-game winning streak in West Yosemite League games, trialing 13-7 at halftime.
The Rangers, in fact, took a 7-6 lead on Joaquin Murillo's 28-yard touchdown pass to K.C. Pearce with 5:59 remaining in the second quarter.
But the Miners, two-time defending WYL champions, went back ahead with 15 seconds left in the first half when Aaron Sing capped a six-play, 55-yard drive with a 4-yard touchdown run.
The score might only be tied if not for a fortunate El Diamante break on the opening kickoff. Redwood's returner muffed the short kick and the Miners recovered at the Ranger 25. Six plays later, Sing took a quick pitch 13 yards for the score.
Redwood hasn't beaten El Diamante since 2004, when the Miners didn't have a senior class.
The second half is shaping up to be quite a battle. Follow along with live scoring updates at www.blitz.fresnobeehive.com.
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