The Clovis Cougars will take on the Bullard Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Clovis will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Last Friday, Clovis humbled Salinas with a 41-14 victory. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 27 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Deagan Rose, who threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.9% of his passes. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Carlos Young was Rose's top target, picking up 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Clovis' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Bryce McCave, James Curoso, and James Rose picked up one apiece. McCave also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Meanwhile, Bullard has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against Bakersfield, falling 40-13. The loss was the Knights' first of the season.
Despite their loss, Bullard saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Tyrin Pree, who picked up 66 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all.
Clovis' victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Bullard, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
We should be in store for an exciting game as both have no problem gaining yardage. Clovis has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 400.8 total yards per game. However, it's not like Bullard struggles in that department as they've been averaging 390. With a pair of commanding offenses duking it out, the defenses are going to have their work cut out for them.
Clovis was able to grind out a solid win over Bullard in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 35-28. Will Clovis repeat their success, or does Bullard have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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