Bullard has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 40-13 loss at the hands of the Bakersfield Drillers. The Knights' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Bullard lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Tyrin Pree, who picked up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Franklin, who threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Brison Abbott continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Bakersfield, rushing for 206 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Abbott's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season. Brenton Brown was in the mix as well, providing Bakersfield with two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Bullard fell to 3-1. As for Bakersfield, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Bullard will challenge Clovis at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clovis has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 151 points over their last three matches. As for Bakersfield, they will take on North at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bakersfield's defense has only allowed 3.2 points per game this season, so North's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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