Building up a 21-7 halftime lead, Escalon had to withstand a Ripon comeback attempt on Friday night, eventually escaping the Indians’ home field with a 33-20 victory. The win clinched at least a share of the Trans-Valley League title for the JV football team. Head coach Andrew Beam said there was plenty of chatter from the host Indians during warm-ups, as the battle was a showdown of two undefeated league teams.