The Watsonville High Wildcatz beat the Santa Cruz Cardinals 44–30 on Friday night in the first ever Great American Rivalry Series game between the two teams.
Watsonville High running back Roger Contreras ran for 174 yards on 16 carries along with three thouchdowns and earned MVP honors for the game.
His teammate, quarterback Eddie Mares, also contributed to the win with a game-high 223 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns.