Football Recap: Red Bluff Skates Past University Prep with Ease

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 3:05pm

Football Recap: Red Bluff Spartans vs. University Prep Panthers

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While Red Bluff put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for University Prep. The Red Bluff Spartans breezed by the University Prep Panthers on the road to the tune of 42-0. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Panthers are ranked 453rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Kayden Leaf was a one-man wrecking crew for Red Bluff as he rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Leaf really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. Zach Shaver was another key player, rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.

The victory (which was Red Bluff's third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. As for University Prep, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Red Bluff will look to defend their home field on Friday against Corning at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Red Bluff's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for University Prep, they will head out to challenge McKinleyville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. University Prep is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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