Pierce and East Nicolaus are an even 5-5 against one another since November of 2018, but not for long. The Bears will face off against the Spartans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pierce is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
On Friday, Pierce didn't have too much trouble with Colusa as they won 24-7.
Nate Macintosh
| 09/26/25 @ Colusa | 97 |
| 09/06/24 vs Clear Lake | 94 |
| 09/27/24 vs Colusa | 88 |
| 08/30/24 vs Amador | 82 |
| 09/12/25 vs Lincoln | 67 |
Nate Macintosh was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 97 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Those 97 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 12 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jonathan Vazquez, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Pierce didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Colin Dye and Austin Jorge. Another thorn in Colusa's side was Robert Nesbitt Jr., who picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, East Nicolaus never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over Willows. That 52 point margin sets a new team best for the Spartans this season.
Pierce better keep an eye on Mason Taylor. He was instrumental in East Nicolaus' win, rushing for 76 yards and one score on only six carries, while also throwing for 57 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only five passes. They also got a significant boost from Evan Cantrell, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
East Nicolaus was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 274 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
East Nicolaus' defense made their presence known, laying out the QB 6.5 times. Max Guzman was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself. East Nicolaus got some further help from Justin Welch: he picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
Pierce's record is now 5-0. As for East Nicolaus, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Pierce has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 171.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like East Nicolaus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 195.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Pierce didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against East Nicolaus in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, but they still walked away with a 21-15 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
