Hear from North Callaway Coach Kevin O'Neal and Tristan Petty following the 60-18 win over California on Nov. 6.
The Thunderbirds (9-2) won its sixth straight and notched its ninth straight 50-point game. They led 41-6 at halftime. Tristan Petty had seven catches for 182 yards and two touchdowns and a 39-yard interception return for a touchdown. Jaiden Galbreath ran for 148 yards and one touchdown on 18 carries, Collin Moore ran for 85 yards and one touchdown on nine carries, and Coltyn O'Neal threw for 248 yards and four touchdowns (also had one rushing) on 15-for-18 passing.
The Thunderbirds advance to play in their first district championship game since 2020 when they face state-ranked Blair Oaks on Nov. 13.