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| 08/29/25 - Home | 24-6 W |
| 11/15/24 - Away | 26-10 W |
| 08/30/24 - Away | 10-22 L |
| 11/10/22 - Away | 7-64 L |
Gridley took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They strolled past the University Prep Panthers with points to spare, taking the game 24-6. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gridley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eli Punzo led the charge by rushing for 90 yards on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 37 yards and two touchdowns. Riley Engleman was in the mix too, providing the Bulldogs with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Gridley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 237 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in seven consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gridley will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Winters at 7:30 p.m. on September 12. As for University Prep, they will head out to take on Corning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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