BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 Bakersfield High’s quest for back-to-back Central Section Division 2 championships came to a heartbreaking end as the Drillers fell to Arroyo Grande 23-20 in overtime at Griffith Field.<\/p>\n
The Drillers entered the title game as defending champions after defeating the Eagles 24-21 in last year’s championship matchup.<\/p>\n
Bakersfield High found itself trailing 14-10 at halftime but quickly rallied in the third quarter. BJ Veasey, wearing number 0, delivered an impressive touchdown catch in the end zone to give the Drillers a 17-14 lead.<\/p>\n
However, Arroyo Grande responded with two field goals in the fourth quarter to take a 20-17 advantage. Bakersfield High managed to force overtime with a clutch field goal that tied the game 20-20.<\/p>\n
In the extra period, the Drillers couldn’t find the magic they needed as Arroyo Grande connected on the game-winning field goal to hand Bakersfield High a devastating 23-20 loss.<\/p>\n
The defeat ends Bakersfield High’s championship defense in what proved to be a thriller from start to finish, with the Drillers falling just short of repeating as Central Section Division 2 champions.<\/p>\n
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