The Nevada Union varsity Miners football team made its way to the second round of the Sac-Joaquin Section’s football playoffs last Friday in Roseville where they lost to the Panthers 48 – 28.
This was the first time in 13 years that the Miners had made it to the second round of the playoffs.

Nevada Union quarterback Maddox Graves (4) looks to lead a scoring drive against the West Park Panthers last Friday at West Park High School in Roseville.

The varsity miners cheer squad made the trip to Roseville to cheer on their playoff players Friday at West Park High School.

Nevada Union cornerback Theron Foster takes down a West Park player during last Friday’s second round playoff matchup.

A Nevada Union player looks to return the ball after a kick off from the West Park Panthers.

The Nevada Union defense looks to stop a West Park Panthers drive during last week’s matchup in Roseville.

The Nevada Union varsity cheer squad cheers on the varsity Miners during last week’s playoff game.

A Miners player looks to push through a West Park defender during last week’s matchup against the Panthers.

A pair of Miners offensive players celebrate in the end zone after scoring a touchdown.

Nevada Union’s quarterback throws a long pass during last Friday’s 48 - 28 loss to the West Park Panthers.

The Miners look to come back from a 48 - 7 deficit during last Friday’s Sac-Joaquin Section playoff matchup. The Miners would strike back to score 28 points.

Nevada Union quarterback Maddox Graves (4) looks to lead a scoring drive against the West Park Panthers last Friday at West Park High School in Roseville.

Nevada Union’s Brett Cota (6) hauls in touchdown for the Miners. Photo: Courtesy Tiffany Marin Graves