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The American River Current
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current

Photo gallery: ARC football defeats City College of San Francisco in mirror-image of 2014 NorCal final

Ashlynn Johnson, Barbara Harvey, and Joe Padilla
September 30, 2015
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American River College offensive lineman Vaipou Garrigan Afamasaga screams in celebration after ARC football’s 20-17 win over powerhouse City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. American River College pulled ahead with a 25 yard field goal during the last play of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)

Photos by Barbara Harvey, Ashlynn Johnson and Joe Padilla

American River College’s football team defeated City College of San Francisco on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 by a score of 20-17. The result was a near mirror result of the 2014 NorCal final as quarterback Jihad Vercher led ARC down the field with 3:19 left in the game for the game-winning field goal.

American River College defensive back Leonard Nelson tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Thomas Buntenbah during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. Nelson had an interception and broke up two passes during the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)American River College defensive back Leonard Nelson tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Thomas Buntenbah during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. Nelson had an interception and broke up two passes during the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
American River College head coach Jon Osterhout argues with the referees during ARC’s 20-17 defeat of City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC gained 165 yards on penalties committed by CCSF. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)American River College head coach Jon Osterhout argues with the referees during ARC’s 20-17 defeat of City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC gained 165 yards on penalties committed by CCSF. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
American River College offensive lineman Vaipou Garrigan Afamasaga screams in celebration after ARC football’s 20-17 win over powerhouse City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. American River College pulled ahead with a 25 yard field goal during the last play of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)American River College offensive lineman Vaipou Garrigan Afamasaga screams in celebration after ARC football’s 20-17 win over powerhouse City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. American River College pulled ahead with a 25 yard field goal during the last play of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
City College of San Francisco’s special teams players attempt to block American River College’s game-winning 25 yard field goal during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. The game-ending field goal win was a reversal of the 2014 NorCal Championship game, which ARC lost 17-14 when CCSF scored a field goal during the last minute of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)City College of San Francisco’s special teams players attempt to block American River College’s game-winning 25 yard field goal during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. The game-ending field goal win was a reversal of the 2014 NorCal Championship game, which ARC lost 17-14 when CCSF scored a field goal during the last minute of the game. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
American River College wide receiver Zack Suarez is brought down by City College of San Francisco linebacker Anthony Giusti during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC’s offense had 389 total yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)American River College wide receiver Zack Suarez is brought down by City College of San Francisco linebacker Anthony Giusti during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC’s offense had 389 total yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
The ball sails through the goal posts for American River College as it wins its game against City College of San Francisco in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. The field goal made the final score 20 to 17 for to move ARC to 3-1 on the season. (Photo by Joe Padilla)The ball sails through the goal posts for American River College as it wins its game against City College of San Francisco in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. The field goal made the final score 20 to 17 for to move ARC to 3-1 on the season. (Photo by Joe Padilla)
City College of San Francisco’s Elijah Dale crosses the goal line during the game with American River College at City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26. The touchdown was called back due to a penalty against City College of San Francisco, and the game was won by ARC on a last second field goal. (Photo by Joe Padilla)City College of San Francisco’s Elijah Dale crosses the goal line during the game with American River College at City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26. The touchdown was called back due to a penalty against City College of San Francisco, and the game was won by ARC on a last second field goal. (Photo by Joe Padilla)
American River College offensive lineman Taylor Olenslager stands front and center while him and the team raise their helmets at the end of the national anthem on Sat. Sept. 26 during their game against City College of San Francisco. ARC went on to win the game 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College offensive lineman Taylor Olenslager stands front and center while him and the team raise their helmets at the end of the national anthem on Sat. Sept. 26 during their game against City College of San Francisco. ARC went on to win the game 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College running back Austin Hines runs with the ball during the game against City College of San Francisco on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC won 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College running back Austin Hines runs with the ball during the game against City College of San Francisco on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC won 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College’s quarterback Jihad Vercher getting tackled by City College of San Francisco defensive ends Rod Jones and Austin Larkin during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. The game ended with ARC beating CCSF 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College’s quarterback Jihad Vercher getting tackled by City College of San Francisco defensive ends Rod Jones and Austin Larkin during ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26, 2015. The game ended with ARC beating CCSF 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College linebacker Jim Carter tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Erik Phillip during their game at CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC pulled off a 20-17 victory. (Photo by Ashlynn JohnsonAmerican River College linebacker Jim Carter tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Erik Phillip during their game at CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC pulled off a 20-17 victory. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson
American River College Offensive Coordinator Doug Grush celebrates with ARC wide receiver Tim Johnson after a 20-17 win against City College of San Francisco on Saturday Sept. 26. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College Offensive Coordinator Doug Grush celebrates with ARC wide receiver Tim Johnson after a 20-17 win against City College of San Francisco on Saturday Sept. 26. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College Players collide with players from City College of San Francisco during the game on Sat. Sept. 26 at CCSF. ARC won against CCSF 20-17. (Photo By Ashlynn Johnson)American River College Players collide with players from City College of San Francisco during the game on Sat. Sept. 26 at CCSF. ARC won against CCSF 20-17. (Photo By Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College running back Armand Shyne attempts to get away from a group of City College of San Francisco players during his team’s game against CCSF of Sat. Sept. 26. Arc won the game with a score of 20-17 . (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College running back Armand Shyne attempts to get away from a group of City College of San Francisco players during his team’s game against CCSF of Sat. Sept. 26. Arc won the game with a score of 20-17 . (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College linebacker Jim Carter tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Erik Phillip during ARC’s win over CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 where ARC pulled out a 20-17 victory. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College linebacker Jim Carter tackles City College of San Francisco wide receiver Erik Phillip during ARC’s win over CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26, 2015 where ARC pulled out a 20-17 victory. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
City College of San Francisco defensive back Deante Fortenberry jumps over American River College Defensive lineman Anthony Luke during a play at the game against CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC won against CCSF 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)City College of San Francisco defensive back Deante Fortenberry jumps over American River College Defensive lineman Anthony Luke during a play at the game against CCSF on Sat. Sept. 26 where ARC won against CCSF 20-17. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher runs the ball during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. Vercher threw for 280 yards and one touchdown and had 31 rushing yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)American River College quarterback Jihad Vercher runs the ball during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. Vercher threw for 280 yards and one touchdown and had 31 rushing yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
City College of San Francisco defensive back Vince Camp and linebacker Khalil Hodge attempt to bring down American River College wide receiver Damen Wheeler during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC’s offense had 389 total yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)City College of San Francisco defensive back Vince Camp and linebacker Khalil Hodge attempt to bring down American River College wide receiver Damen Wheeler during ARC’s 20-17 win over City College of San Francisco on Sept. 26, 2015. ARC’s offense had 389 total yards. (Photo by Barbara Harvey)
American River College defensive end Sean Amos turns the corner during his rush against City College of San Francisco tackle Jean Eason in ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)American River College defensive end Sean Amos turns the corner during his rush against City College of San Francisco tackle Jean Eason in ARC’s 20-17 win over CCSF. (Photo by Ashlynn Johnson)
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