Football Recap: Golden Valley Cougars vs. Merced Bears
Golden Valley lost against Merced back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Golden Valley Cougars lost 32-8 to the Merced Bears. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Merced had a senior duo take command as Adarias Morales-Saetern gained 195 total yards and two touchdowns and Quintell Dupree threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes. Morales-Saetern's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Golden Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Merced, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Golden Valley will take on Buhach Colony at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Golden Valley is facing Buhach Colony at the right time seeing as Buhach Colony is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Merced, they will challenge Los Banos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Los Banos is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Merced will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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