With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, Patterson Ravens youth football teams had more than host Big Valley to contend with last weekend in Modesto.

Despite the soaring afternoon temperatures, the varsity Ravens made short work of their opponents, crushing the Sabres, 38-0, on Saturday, Aug. 29.

“This is definitely a good start to the season,” coach Keith Parker said. “It was sure hot, but the boys played well and worked through it.”

Avion Warnsley led the Ravens’ ground attack, racking up 200 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Teammate Brandon Williams added 120 yards and a touchdown. And Malik Smith snared one of quarterback Jonathan Perez’s two touchdown passes.

Defensively, the Ravens dominated the line of scrimmage, holding Big Valley to a total of 20 rushing yards and sacking the Sabres’ quarterback six times. The secondary also chipped in with four interceptions.

“Everyone played well, and we’re starting to show some depth,” Parker said.

Heat and illness helped Big Valley get the better of the junior varsity Ravens.

Despite holding an early lead, coach Read Weinzheimer’s team fell to the Sabres, 19-7.

“I’m very proud of these guys,” Weinzheimer said. “Many of our players were sick with the flu, but they tried their best. In the end, it was just too much for us to absorb.”

Absences and the scorching heat forced Weinzheimer to stretch his bench.

“Everyone who was healthy really stepped up,” Weinzheimer said. “Even the players way down in our depth chart made solid contributions.”

Hunter Powers scored the lone touchdown for the JV Ravens. Daniel Cota added 82 yards rushing.

The novice Ravens shutout Big Valley, 26-0. Coach John Henry could not be reached for comment.