Reedley lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They were outmatched by the Kingsburg Vikings at home and fell 49-14. The loss continues a trend for the Pirates in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now lost seven in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Reedley lost, don't look at Will Bacon. Despite the final result, he rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 130 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Bacon a new career-high in rushing yards.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Kingsburg to victory, but perhaps none more so than Drew Lunde, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Kade Holt, who threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Reedley's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Kingsburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Reedley will square off against Central Valley Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Central Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Reedley surely won't give up without a fight. As for Kingsburg, they will take on Selma at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Selma is coming into the game with three straight losses on the road, meaning Kingsburg will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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