Football Preview: Mt. Whitney Pioneers vs. Golden West Trailblazers
Mt. Whitney hasn't had much luck against Golden West recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mt. Whitney Pioneers will head out to take on the Golden West Trailblazers at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Mt. Whitney was able to grind out a solid win over Reedley, taking the game 14-7.
Meanwhile, Golden West came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 49 points) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Warriors 24-21. The 24-point effort marked the Trailblazers' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Golden West's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaac Elias led the charge by picking up 110 receiving yards and a touchdown. Elias showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 54 yards. Isaac Saddler was in the mix too, providing Golden West with a touchdown.
Mt. Whitney's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Golden West, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Mt. Whitney beat Golden West 33-23 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mt. Whitney since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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