Small-school football roundup: Alvaro Torres does it all in Calistoga's 56-21 lopsided victory

An emotional week for Calistoga ended with an inspiring win on Friday afternoon as the Wildcats scored 30 points in the second quarter to ensure a 56-21 victory over visiting Rincon Valley Christian in a North Central League III matchup.

Calistoga (3-0, 3-0) normally plays at the Napa County Fairgrounds but instead played at the Calistoga High field due to ongoing relief efforts at the Fairgrounds.

'There were so many emotions this week. By the end of the first half our kids were spent but they got a second wind in the second half and we finished strong,' Calistoga coach Mike Ervin said. 'It's exciting (to be in first place in the NCL III) because not too many people thought we would be in this spot.'

The Eagles (0-2, 0-2) had no answers for Calistoga quarterback Alvaro Torres, who had 16 carries for 192 yards and four touchdowns (on runs of 1, 29, 25, and 46 yards). He also completed 2 of 3 passes for 12 yards and a touchdown.

'Torres was exceptional,' Ervin said. 'We are a veer team which means he has to read the defense and he did everything right tonight.'

Linebacker Julian Alafaro led Calistoga's defense with 14 tackles, 11 unassisted.

Anderson Valley 50, Mendocino 8

The Host Panthers (3-0, 3-0) dominated the overmatched Cardinals (1-2, 1-2) in an NCL III game. Anderson Valley scored on the second play from scrimmage on a 60-yard run by Joshua Chavez and the Panthers were never challenged.

Anderson Valley had 28 players on its roster while Mendocino had only nine, making for a massive mismatch in team depth. 'Mendocino was overwhelmed,' Anderson Valley coach Danny Kuny said. 'But they had a lot of heart, I was proud of them. Mendo did not quit.'

Chavez scored again on a 10-yard run in the second quarter to give Anderson Valley a 20-0 lead. A 30-yard pass from quarterback Tony Pardini Jr. to Erin Perez made the score 36-0 prior to halftime.

Mendocino scored in the fourth quarter on a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Colton Tavares to Yefri Renaldo.

The Panthers lost starting running back Cesar Soto to an ankle injury on the opening kickoff but that didn't slow them down.

'After we lost Soto the rest of the team came together,' Kuny said. 'Our backup running backs did well.'

Kelseyville 28, South Fork 13

The visiting Knights (1-2) got their first win of the season in a non-league game. Running back Devin Dugger led the way for Kelseyville with a 29-yard scoring jaunt and a 41-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Noah Lyndall to give the Knights a 14-0 lead.

Kelseyville led 14-7 after three quarters and tacked on two touchdowns to lock up the win over the Cubs (1-2).

'Our running game continues to get better. Defensively we were more disciplined,' Kelseyville coach Erick Larsen said. 'It was a great team effort. We have a lot to build on.'

The Knights rushed for 257 yards on 67 carries and three scores on the ground as a team.