Football Recap: Madera Takes a Loss + How To Watch

Madera was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 48-8 defeat at the hands of the Merced Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Coyotes of the 56-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2024.

Madera's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Merced, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.

Looking ahead, Madera will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mendota at 6:00 p.m. As for Merced, they will challenge Enochs at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.