RIVERSIDE, Calif.--A high school football match-up between cross-town rivals in Moreno Valley in Riverside County moved into the “big leagues” with a monetary award and special name – The Altura Bowl championship game on Nov. 7.
Vista del Lago won the Mountain Valley League Championship in a 48-32 victory against cross-town rival Moreno Valley High at the “bowl” game. It is the team’s first league championship. The Altura Bowl is named for sponsor Altura Credit Union. Altura awarded $250 to each of the football teams for making it to the championships in a ceremony on the field following the game.
Pictured are Vista del Lago High School Principal Janellee Woodward, left, and Moreno Valley High School Principle Robert Brough accept their $250 donates from Altura Credit Union’s Ashley Torrez, center.