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Summary:

Folsom and Cathedral Catholic faced off in the CIF Division 1-AA state championship at Saddleback College. Folsom entered the game with a 13-1 record, while Cathedral Catholic was 11-2. Folsom’s star quarterback, Ryder Lyons, was questionable due to a shoulder injury, but backup Brody Rudnicki led the team to a 42-38 comeback victory in the previous game. Cathedral Catholic advanced with a strong win over Los Alamitos, and previously defeated Folsom in the 2021 state final. In the first quarter of the championship game, despite the foggy conditions, Rudnicki continued his strong performance leading Folsom to a 21-0 lead.

News Article:

Fog Can’t Stop Folsom’s Early Onslaught in State Championship Rematch

MISSION VIEJO, Calif. – In a game shrouded in dense fog, Folsom High School jumped out to an impressive 21-0 lead against Cathedral Catholic in the first quarter of the CIF Division 1-AA state championship game at Saddleback College on Friday night.

Folsom entered the contest with a 13-1 record, seeking redemption after a 2021 state final loss to the San Diego-based Dons (11-2). The Bulldogs faced uncertainty leading into the game with star quarterback Ryder Lyons questionable due to a shoulder injury sustained in their NorCal championship victory.

However, junior backup Brody Rudnicki picked up where he left off after sparking a comeback win last week. Despite near-zero visibility due to heavy fog, Rudnicki orchestrated three touchdown drives in the first quarter, showcasing his versatility with both his arm and legs. The backup QB rushed for one touchdown and threw for two more.

Cathedral Catholic struggled to find their footing in the difficult conditions, failing to move the ball effectively in the first quarter.

The game is a rematch of the 2021 state final, where Cathedral Catholic defeated Folsom 33-21. The Bulldogs are looking to avenge that loss and secure their sixth CIF State title since 2010.

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