Durham defeated Paradise 26-14 on Friday night in Durham, in a battle of not just Butte County opponents but also Sacramento Valley League opponents. It’s what we want and where we want to play,” Beynon said. Durham High’s Ely Martinez, right, causes Paradise’s Brysen Lee (33) to fumble on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at Durham High School in Durham, California. (Ben Mota/All Axis Sports)Paradise High’s Evan Higgs (12) makes a catch and runs up field in the Bobcats’ game against Durham on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at Durham High School in Durham, California. (Ben Mota/All Axis Sports) Show Caption 1 of 4 Durham High’s Ely Martinez, right, causes Paradise’s Brysen Lee (33) to fumble on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at Durham High School in Durham, California.