It was a big Thursday for the Central East football team.
The Bengals were at Fresno City Hall, where they received a proclamation for Central East Football Day, following their win in the CIF Division I-A championship with a 42-28 victory over Pacifica-Oxnard in early December.
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The day concluded with a parade from Gettysburg Avenue to Bryan Avenue and Deran Koligian Stadium, where a rally took place.
Mayor Jerry Dyer applauded the Bengals’ season, and head coach Kyle Biggs thanked everyone who helped his team win a state title.
He concluded with “let’s run it back.”
Central East will return many starters in 2026.
The Central East football team at a rally at Koligian Stadium on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Fresno mayor Jerry Dyer speaks about the Central East football team, which won a CIF Division I-A title.
Central East football coach Kyle Biggs.
The Central East football team celebrating its CIF Division I-A title on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Motorcycles and classic cars participated in the Central East football parade on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.
Classic cars drive down on Bryan Avenue to celebrate Central East’s football state championship on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026.