Football Recap: Concord Starts off Right with Win over Newark Memorial

By Team Reports Aug 30, 2025, 1:55pm

Football Recap: Concord Bears vs. Newark Memorial Cougars

Concord had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Newark Memorial Cougars by a score of 35-26. For the Bears, this counts as revenge for the 28-15 victory the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.

Juan Gonzalez

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

08/29/25 @ Newark Memorial3
11/08/24 @ College Park1
11/01/24 vs Berean Christian1
10/25/24 vs Ygnacio Valley1
10/04/24 vs Encinal1

Juan Gonzalez was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 98 yards and one TD. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Chris Dunn helped out on the ground, rushing for 128 yards.

Coming up, Concord is taking a road trip to face off against Alameda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newark Memorial, they will take on Tennyson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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