Maranatha beats Santa Rosa Academy again in playoffs

Quarterback Justin York crashes into a defender on his way to scoring a touchdown. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

An impressive season came to a sudden end Friday night for the Santa Rosa Academy football team, which lost a 44-22 decision at Maranatha High in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 13 playoffs.

The host Minutemen (10-0-1) jumped out to a 20-6 lead at halftime and carried the momentum through the second half in beating the Rangers for the second time this season. Those losses were the only two of the year for Santa Rosa (9-2).

Here are some of the images captured by photographer Rick Rowell at the game.

Century Castle high steps his way through the Maranatha defense. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

 Maverick Grant shows off his speed with the football during Friday's game. (Photo by Rick Rowell)

Tyler Baxter finds some running room for the Rangers Friday night. (Photo by Rick Rowell)