Football Recap: Escalon Comes Up Short on the Road Against Vacaville

By Team Reports Aug 31, 2024, 2:33pm

Football Recap: Escalon Cougars vs. Vacaville Bulldogs

Escalon had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Vacaville Bulldogs by a score of 23-21.

Escalon's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Logan Huebner, who rushed for 141 yards on only 13 carries, and Jeremy Grivette, who rushed for 23 yards and three touchdowns.

Huebner wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Escalon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vacaville only rushed for 138.

Tanner Boyd had a dynamite game for Vacaville, rushing for 126 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while also picking up 43 receiving yards.

Escalon will be playing in front of their home fans against Golden Valley on Friday. Escalon will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Vacaville, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Granite Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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