Norco hands Centennial its first Big VIII League football loss in 11 seasons - Press-Enterprise

NORCO — There was plenty of excitement on the Norco sidelines when the Cougars had a 14-point lead in the third quarter.

Cougars coach Chuck Chastain was not ready to celebrate. After all, Saturday afternoon’s opponent was  Centennial.

“You have to knock the king off and take it from them. You can’t expect them to lie down or roll over for you,” Chastain said.

• Norco players and coaches celebrate a field goal by Norco defensive back Carson Irvin #13 against Centennial in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco fullback Cody Warchuck #5 celebrates with his brother long snapper Cameron Warchuck #77 after their victory over Centennial in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

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• Centennial defensive back Calvin Pitcher #23 stops Norco running back Kalani Kaleiwahea #20 on a short run during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive back Eric Butler jr. #6 makes the touchdown catch behind Norco defensive back Skylar Frew #8 in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 and Norco long snapper Cameron Warchuck #77 celebrates as they defeat Centennial 38-36 in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial wide receiver Eric Denham #13 scores on a more than 80 yard touchdown reception against Norco during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• with Lori Chastain, mother of Norco head coach Chuck Chastain hugs Norco offensive lineman Andrew Madrigal #78 after Norco defeated Centennial in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial running back Dominique Clay #5 walks off the field after losing 38-36 to Norco in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial wide receiver Eric Denham #13 scores on a more than 80 yard touchdown reception against Norco during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 is sacked by Centennial defensive lineman Dezmon Nash #52 in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial wide receiver Sherad Willis #9 gets up as Norco outside linebacker Chase Miller #6 celebrates the teams victory in the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive back Jaden Mickey #8 intercepts a pass intended for Norco wide receiver Elijah Rodriguez #4 during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive back Jaden Mickey #8 celebrates his interception against Norco during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial quarterback Izzy Carter #1 runs away from Norco defensive end GJ Delatorre #99 during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco offensive lineman Andrew Madrigal #78 blocks Norco defensive back Brody Windham #30 on a running play during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive linemen Gavriel Lightfoot #99, Dezmon Nash #52 and Lucas Conti #94 stop Norco running back Kalani Kaleiwahea #20 at the line on a run during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 runs for a touchdown against Centennial during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco running back Jacob Rosendahl #15 scores against Centennial during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco running back Jacob Rosendahl #15 celebrates with Lori Chastain, mother of Norco head coach Chuck Chastain after defeating Centennial in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 dives for a first down as he is hit by Centennial linebacker Ethan Wenzel #44 in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco head coach Chuck Chastain calls a play against Centennial during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco fans watch the game from under umbrellas during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco defensive back Carson Irvin #13 kicks a field goal against Centennial in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco dance team performs during halftime of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 runs for a first down against Centennial in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco head coach Chuck Chastain celebrates after defeating Centennial in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial quarterback Izzy Carter #1 leaps over Norco Clayton Zentner #12 on a first down run during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco defensive back Skylar Frew #8 hits Centennial wide receiver Nathan Jimenez #3 before he can catch a punt during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial wide receiver Nathan Jimenez #3 , right celebrates his touchdown catch with Centennial quarterback Jake Retzlaff #11 against Norco during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco running back Jacob Rosendahl #15 is stoped by Centennial defensive linemen Dezmon Nash #52, Lucas Conti #94 and Gavriel Lightfoot #99 in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco wide receiver Elijah Rodriguez #4 celebrates after his touchdown catch against Centennial during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive back Aaron Williams #4 avoids Norco defensive back Issac Mendoza #3 after the catch during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 passes the ball against Centennial in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Centennial defensive back Jaden Mickey #8 intercepts a pass intended for Norco wide receiver Elijah Rodriguez #4 during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco running back Jacob Rosendahl #15 celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Centennial during the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco fans cheer after a Norco touchdown against Centennial in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco running back Jacob Rosendahl #15 is taken down by Centennial defensive back Jaden Mickey #8 on a short run in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco wide receiver Elijah Rodriguez #4 makes the first down catch behind Centennial defensive back Joel Thomas #21 in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 breaks free from Centennial Shane O’Reilly #32 on a first down run in the second half of the Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

• Norco quarterback Kyle Crum #9 prays after celebrating with teammates after defeating Centennial 38-36 in a Big VIII League game in Norco on Saturday, April 3, 2021. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Centennial rallied and had an opportunity to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. However, Norco scored 10 points in a span of 55 seconds down the stretch and held on for a 38-36 victory in a mistake-filled Big VIII League game.

Norco snapped Centennial’s Inland-record 57-game league winning streak and scored its first victory over the Huskies since the 2009 season. Saturday’s loss also was Centennial’s first against an Inland team in nine seasons (Vista Murrieta in 2011).

“I am at a loss for words,” said Norco senior defensive back Steven Cuadra, who had an interception and a fumble recovery Saturday afternoon. “For the seniors, we have been working for this moment for four years. And with all the adversity this year, from coronavirus and not knowing if we would have a season, we are thankful for a chance to compete for a league title.”

Centennial (2-1) tied the score with 7:06 on the clock, when Eric Butler Jr. made a juggling catch in the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown from Jake Retzlaff. The score was still tied at 28 when the Huskies took possession at the 2:36 mark. Centennial turned the ball over on the first play of the drive, however, as a snap sailed over the head of Izzy Carter.

There was a mad scramble for the ball, but Cuadra was the one who ended up with ball in his hands at the Centennial 6.

“Our defense scrapped all game,” Chastain said. “They made some mistakes, but they got right back in there and fought.”

Norco (3-0) took a 35-28 lead when Jacob Rosendahl scored on a 5-yard run with 2:17 to play. Centennial turned the ball over on downs on its next drive, and Carson Irvin extended Norco’s lead to 38-28 when he drilled a 34-yard field goal.

Centennial made things interesting in the final minutes. The Huskies marched 80 yards on just six plays, and cut the deficit to 38-36 with 22 seconds left after a 1-yard scoring run by Ryan Reynoso and a two-point conversion by Retzlaff.

Brandon Manley recovered an onside kick moments later to seal the victory for Norco.

Centennial finished with more than 500 yards, but it took a while for the Huskies to establish a consistent rhythm.

“Some of the mistakes that we had in our scrimmage and first game, we thought we ironed those out in that second game,” Huskies coach Matt Logan said. “Norco played great, but we didn’t help ourselves. There were mistakes all over the place.”

Norco’s Kyle Crum completed 14 of 30 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.

“This is the opportunity we all have wanted,” Crum said. “To get the win and have this feeling truly is a blessing from God.”

Retzlaff completed 21 of 34 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns. Eric Denham had career highs of 12 catches and 241 receiving yards, boosted by an 83-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter.

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