Led by clutch defense, San Ramon Valley pulls away late to beat California in league opener

DANVILLE – No matter the records or circumstances, San Ramon Valley’s annual league game against California is always a big deal. 

The two schools, separated by just three freeway exits, battled on Friday night for bragging rights and the chance to stay undefeated. 

Led by a strong defensive effort in the fourth quarter, SRV came out victorious with a 38-26 win at home in an East Bay Athletic League Mountain Division opener. 

“It’s a close-town rivalry,” said SRV linebacker Marco Jones.