Diablo Valley Athletic League football trivia

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Diablo Valley Athletic League Football Trivia - Quiz

So you think you know a lot about Diablo Valley Athletic League football? Here's a hard-hitting quiz that could stump even the most ardent fan.

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1.

Which DVAL standout holds the Northern California record for passing yards in a single season?
- A.
  
  Dave Barr
- B.
  
  Sean Connors
- C.
  
  Ricky Lloyd
Correct Answer
C. Ricky Lloyd

Explanation
Lloyd threw for 4,451 yards in 2010 to help the Minutemen win their first North Coast Section football title. Lloyd is currently vying for the starter's role at Southern Miss.

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2.

Longtime Clayton Valley coach Herc Pardi took over as head coach of the Eagles in 1996 and led them through the 2011 season. Who did he succeed?
- A.
  
  Larry Rodriguez
- B.
  
  Dennis Luquet
- C.
  
  Mark Bywater
Correct Answer
C. Mark Bywater

Explanation
Bywater resigned after the 1995 season. He compiled a 16-22-1 record in four years at Clayton Valley.

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3.

Which Ygnacio Valley graduate won two Super Bowls as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers?
- A.
  
  Gordon Gravelle
- B.
  
  Dave Tollefsen
- C.
  
  Lee Blankeney
Correct Answer
A. Gordon Gravelle

Explanation
Gravelle was an offensive tackle for the Steelers from 1972-76. They won Super Bowl IX and X with Gravelle on the roster.

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4.

Legendary coach Hart Fairclough arrived at Mt. Diablo High in 1951 as an assistant coach under Rob Franz. What other notable coach was on that staff?
- A.
  
  Jerry Coakley
- B.
  
  John Ralston
- C.
  
  Pete Kramer
Correct Answer
B. John Ralston

Explanation
Ralston was an assistant alongside Fairclough before becoming head coach at San Lorenzo. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992.

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5.

College Park has run the same offense since coach Bill Kepler took over 24 years ago. What offense do the Falcons run?
- A.
  
  Spread no-huddle
- B.
  
  Pro-style
- C.
  
  Veer option
Correct Answer
C. Veer option

Explanation
Kepler's teams have worn out the backfield grass as they've run the ball consistently for years. Ironically, Kepler ran a pro-style offense when he was the team's offensive coordinator.

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6.

Concord running back Olito Thompson set numerous records in 2011, including a Northern California-best 3,488 yards in a single season and East Bay-best 457 yards in a single game against Las Lomas. What other record did he set?
- A.
  
  Most touchdowns in a single season
- B.
  
  Most carries in a single game
- C.
  
  Most yards in the postseason
Correct Answer
B. Most carries in a single game

Explanation
Thompson carried the ball 54 times in the NCS Division II championship game against Windsor. He broke the previous mark of 52, set by Live Oak's Paul Nevarez.

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7.

Mt. Diablo has made the postseason just once since the NCS playoffs were re-started in 1975. When did they make the tournament?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2005
- C.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
A. 2009

Explanation
Coached by Tony Darone and led by quarterback Ethan Morrow, the Red Devils finished the regular season 6-4 and qualified for the NCS Division II playoffs. They lost to Montgomery-Santa Rosa in the first round.

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8.

Northgate won the "Battle of the Creek" against cross-town rival Las Lomas in 2010, breaking a long losing streak in the rivalry. Before that win, when was the last time the Broncos beat the Knights?
- A.
  
  1995
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2001
Correct Answer
C. 2001

Explanation
Northgate won 42-21, with lineman Matt Wheaton punctuating the victory by scoring on a fumble recovery for his first ever touchdown. Northgate did not win again until 2010, when Cameron Stover and Matt Butler helped power the Broncos to a 28-21 win.

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9.

Ygnacio Valley last won a NCS title in 2005 when the Warriors beat Miramonte 20-17. The game ended under unusual circumstances. How did it end?
- A.
  
  Last-second field goal
- B.
  
  Hail mary pass
- C.
  
  Interception return
Correct Answer
A. Last-second field goal

Explanation
Warriors kicker Bijan Sadeghy was roughed on his first attempt at a game-winning field goal. He got up, lined up again and with no time left on the clock kicked a 32-yard field goal to give Ygnacio Valley its second-ever NCS title.

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10.

Clayton Valley's 29-23 overtime loss to Antioch in 2011 was notable for one big reason -- it lasted longer than four hours. Why did the game take so long?
- A.
  
  Weather
- B.
  
  Injuries
- C.
  
  Penalties
Correct Answer
A. Weather

Explanation
A lightning storm that rolled through the Bay Area caused havoc on fields all around the region. After a lengthy delay, the Panthers pulled it out in extra time.

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Diablo Valley Athletic League Football Trivia

Which DVAL standout holds the Northern California record for passing yards in a single season?

Longtime Clayton Valley coach Herc Pardi took over as head coach of the Eagles in 1996 and led them through the 2011 season. Who did he succeed?

Which Ygnacio Valley graduate won two Super Bowls as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Legendary coach Hart Fairclough arrived at Mt. Diablo High in 1951 as an assistant coach under Rob Franz. What other notable coach was on that staff?

College Park has run the same offense since coach Bill Kepler took over 24 years ago. What offense do the Falcons run?

Concord running back Olito Thompson set numerous records in 2011, including a Northern California-best 3,488 yards in a single season and East Bay-best 457 yards in a single game against Las Lomas. What other record did he set?

Mt. Diablo has made the postseason just once since the NCS playoffs were re-started in 1975. When did they make the tournament?

Northgate won the "Battle of the Creek" against cross-town rival Las Lomas in 2010, breaking a long losing streak in the rivalry. Before that win, when was the last time the Broncos beat the Knights?

Ygnacio Valley last won a NCS title in 2005 when the Warriors beat Miramonte 20-17. The game ended under unusual circumstances. How did it end?

Clayton Valley's 29-23 overtime loss to Antioch in 2011 was notable for one big reason -- it lasted longer than four hours. Why did the game take so long?