In Friday's league match, the host Merced Bears football squad scored a close 35-32 victory over the Golden Valley Cougars.

In their next game, the Bears clash with the Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA) in a match, on Friday, September 22. Merced will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Falcons come into the test with a 5-0 record after their 43-6 league win over Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA).

With the loss, Golden Valley drops to 1-4 on the campaign. The Cougars host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to battle the Thunder in a test on Friday, September 22. The Thunder come into the test with a record of 0-4. Buhach Colony lost 43-6 in their recent league test against Atwater (Atwater, CA)