Football Preview: Sierra Linda Bulldogs vs. Gila Ridge Hawks
The Sierra Linda Bulldogs will head out to face off against the Gila Ridge Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sierra Linda is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Sierra Linda finally turned things around against Fairfax on Friday. They walked away with a 21-10 victory over the Stampede. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sierra Linda's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Wesley Reece, who rushed for 133 yards. Servando Valenzuela also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Sierra Linda was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Sierra Linda's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jose Garcia Riva Palacio and Brandon Hadnot Jr..
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 56-21, which was the final score in Gila Ridge's tilt against Brawley last Friday. The Hawks have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game last Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Sierra Linda's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Gila Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Sierra Linda won a game that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in September of 2023, slipping by Gila Ridge 14-13. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Gila Ridge's Steven Navas, who threw for 233 yards and a touchdown while completing 72% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Sierra Linda still be able to contain Navas? There's only one way to find out.
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