Football Recap: Ashland Falls Despite Big Games from Colton Hernandez and David Carter

If Ashland was feeling good fresh off their 42-14 takedown of Ontario two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Grizzlies fell 47-39 to the North Bend Bulldogs on Friday. The Grizzlies were not able to make up for their loss to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

David Carter

Receiving Yards

10/03/25 vs North Bend	233
09/19/25 @ Ontario	55
09/12/25 vs Crook County	31
09/05/25 vs Del Norte	124

Ashland's loss came despite strong showings from David Carter and Colton Hernandez. Carter picked up 233 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Hernandez threw for 382 yards and six TDs while picking up 10.6 yards per attempt. With that strong performance, Carter is now averaging an impressive 110.8 receiving yards per game. Oscar Hernandez helped Colton out on the ground, picking up 82 receiving yards and one score, while also rushing for 68 yards.

Ashland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Saxon Brock was the real danger to the passing game, picking up two interceptions all by himself. Ty Paulson was another major factor on D, making 15 total tackles.

Ashland dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for North Bend, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Looking ahead, Ashland will square off against Marshfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Grizzlies will need to watch out since the Pirates have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for North Bend, they will challenge Henley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs' defense better be ready for this one: the Hornets have averaged an impressive 38 points per game this season.