Football Preview: Chico Panthers vs. Foothill Cougars
Chico has gone 8-2 against Foothill recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Panthers faces off against the Foothill Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Chico is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Chico was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 20-14 to Shasta.
Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Foothill's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They had to suffer through a 42-7 loss at the hands of Pleasant Valley. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Vikings recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Chico's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Foothill, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Chico beat Foothill 28-21 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Foothill's Christopher Hall, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Chico to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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