One win away: Frontier High School set to play in 2024 CIF Division 3AA state title game
Dec 12, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Frontier High School is a win away from completing a historic dream season.
The Titans are ready to travel to Long Beach to compete in the school's first CIF Division 3-AA state title game against Amador Valley. The game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. at Long Beach City College. It will be available to watch online through NFHS Network.
Frontier High School has already made history winning its first CIF Central Section championship and defeating Murrieta Mesa for a Southern California regional championship.
Head coach Chris Bandy has led the turnaround for his team after starting the season 1-3. The Titans have won seven in a row with their last defeat coming in a 5-point loss against rival Liberty. They followed that game with consecutive shutouts against Garces Memorial and Highland.
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The Titans dominated their Southern California championship game scoring touchdowns on their first five offensive drives and allowed only three Murrieta Mesa first downs in the first half and forced five turnovers in the game. Quarterback Brady Campbell threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns.
Amador Valley is traveling from Pleasanton with a 10-4 overall record. The team finished fourth in its league -- 1-2 in the East Bay-Mountain -- and have won four in a row including winning the CIF North Coast Section Division 2 championship.
Amador Valley quarterback Tristan Tia is bound to be a problem for the Titans defense. He's accounted for more than 4,500 offensive yards and scored more than 50 touchdowns this season.
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Check below for a full schedule of the CIF football championship games:
CIF Football State Football Championship - Open Division
De La Salle vs. Mater Dei - Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 1-AA
Pittsburg vs. Lincoln - Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 1-A
Central vs. Edison - Saturday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m.
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CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 2-AA
Grant vs. Pacifica - Friday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 2-A
Twelve Bridges vs. Palos Verdes - Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 3-AA
Amador Valley vs. Frontier (at Long Beach City College) - Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 3-A
Vanden vs. Rio Hondo Prep - Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 4-AA
St. Vincent de Paul vs. Highland (Palmdale) - Friday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 4-A
Sonora vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy - Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 5-AA
Carmel vs. El Capitan - Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
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CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 5-A
American Canyon vs. Palmdale - Friday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 6-AA
Arcata vs. Portola - Saturday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.
CIF Football State Football Championship - Division 6-A
Summerville vs. Monte Vista - Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
CIF Football State Playoffs Division 7-AA Regionals
Moreau Catholic vs. Lindsay - Friday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
CIF Football State Playoffs Division 7-A Regionals
Balboa vs. Pioneer - Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.