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The East has finally struck back. The East-Kern County All-Stars, that is.
After the first Arena Bowl game was played back in 2002 with an East inaugural victory, West has surged to win five straight contests.
But the winning streak has officially come to an end, with a new champion being crowned in East taking back the bragging rights in Kern County with a 61-33 win.
Both teams comprise of all-senior players, with the East squad consists of talent from Bakersfield, Foothill, Garces, Golden Valley, Tehachapi, Liberty, North, East, Arvin, and Highland, while the West contains athletes from Stockdale, Centennial, West, Bakersfield Christian, Taft, Shafter, Frasier Mountain, Lighthouse Christian, Ridgeview, and McFarland.
The East was led by five tackles from All-Area and All-SSL linebacker Alek Taliulu in front of more than 5,200 crazed football fans at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.
“The game was a lot of fun, it was a great way to go out,” said Taliulu.
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