Merced Bears (Merced, CA) followers went home pleased Tuesday as they saw their flag football team triumph over the visiting Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA), 66-0 in a league battle.

With the win, Merced advances its record to 16-2 on the season. The Bears travel to Atwater (Atwater, CA) to play the Falcons in a Central California Conference battle on Thursday, September 25. The Falcons come into the match with a record of 11-3. Atwater won 39-34 in their recent league match against El Capitan (Merced, CA)

Coming up next, the Cougars confront the Los Banos Tigers (Los Banos, CA) in a Central California Conference match, on Thursday, September 25. Golden Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-10 season record. The Tigers come into the match with a 6-8 record after their 32-12 league loss to Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA).