After a century of football, the Santa Maria Valley has its first CIF championship.
And it belongs to Righetti.
The Warriors rolled to a 34-7 win over Madera Liberty Friday to claim the CIF Central Section Division 5 championship.
Righetti win first CIF football title in school history. pic.twitter.com/MReh8Hqml9
— Joe Bailey (@JBaileySMSports) November 27, 2021
Checked in with CIF champs Cooper Bagby and Elias Martinez after tonight’s @CifCentral win. pic.twitter.com/b3Ol7TmVF9
— Joe Bailey (@JBaileySMSports) November 27, 2021
Righetti coach @CoachPayne76 after leading his Warriors to the Santa Maria Valley’s first CIF title. #santamariatimes pic.twitter.com/aJxcKJeF3u
— Joe Bailey (@JBaileySMSports) November 27, 2021
Photos: Righetti captures city's first CIF football title
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Righetti’s Elias Martinez shows the ball he caught for a touchdown as Liberty’s Mitchell Sano defends during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final. The Warriors play at Northwood in Irvine on Saturday night in the CIF State playoffs.
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Righetti’s Brian Monighetti returns an interception of a Liberty pass for the Warriors’ first touchdown during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final. Monighetti and the Warriors play at Atherton Sacred Heart Prep Saturday at 1 p.m. in the CIF State Division 5-A bowl game.
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Righetti’s Ryan Boivin scores against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday with a 34-7 win over Madera Liberty.
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Righetti players dump ice water on Coach Tony Payne as the clock runs out during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Abel McCormack tries to convert on fourth down even though he lost his helmet against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final.
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Righetti players and Coach Tony Payne celebrate after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26.
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Righetti’s Elias Martinez runs after catching a pass against Liberty’s Dominic Castaneda (23) and Mitchell Sano (8) during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26.
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Righetti’s Zachary Monighetti stops Liberty’s Abraham Jauregui during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Abel McCormack passes against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26.
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Righetti’s Elroy Perez, left, knocks away a pass to Liberty’s Dante Ciritella during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti takes the field against Liberty for the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26. The Warriors play at Atherton Sacred Heart Prep Saturday afternoon.
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Righetti players celebrate a Warrior touchdown against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Ryan Boivin runs past Liberty’s Caleb Sisco during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Alex Magallon kicks an extra point against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Elias Martinez catches a pass in front of a Liberty player during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26.
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Righetti vs Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti cheerleaders high kick after a Warrior touchdown against Liberty during the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti’s Ryan Boivin celebrates after the Warriors beat Liberty to win the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26. Boivin has helped deliver the Warriors the program's first CIF championship and an appearance in a state title game.
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Righetti Coach Tony Payne holds the championship plaque as the team celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final Friday.
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Righetti celebrates after winning the CIF Central Section Division 5 final on Nov. 26 with a 34-7 win over Madera Liberty.