California High School Football - Gridley nudges Orland
October 10, 2025: Gridley, CA 95948 The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Gridley Bulldogs (Gridley, CA) and the visiting Orland Trojans (Orland, CA), witnessed Gridley's football squad edge Orland by a count of 29-26.
The Bulldogs (6-0) will now prepare for their contest against Oroville (Oroville, CA). The Tigers enter the Westside League contest with a 1-5 record. In their last contest, Oroville was nudged by Corning (Corning, CA), 35-0, in a league battle.
The Trojans now own a 4-2 record. They play next when they host Las Plumas for a Westside League battle on Friday, October 17. Orland will play a Thunderbirds team coming off a 42-29 league win over Live Oak (Live Oak, CA). The Thunderbirds record now stands at 5-1.
First Quarter
G- Duncan 6yd run, Punzo 2pt run, 3:38 0-8
O- Melgarejo 49yd pass from Schager, run failed 2:59 6-8
Second Quarter
O- Schager 6yd run, run failed 6:14 12-8
G- Duncan 88yd kickoff return, Castanda kick, 5:59 12-15
Third Quarter
G- Punzo 52yd run, Castanda kick, 4:49 12-23
Fourth Quarter
O- Schager 16yd run, Hernandez kick, 7:47 19-22
G- Engleman 39yd pass from Duncan, Castenda kick, 4:42 19-29
O- Frailey 3yd run, Hernandez kick 0:56 26-29
