Reedley hasn't had much luck against Sunnyside recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Reedley Pirates will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Sunnyside Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Reedley is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Fresno. Reedley enjoyed a cozy 26-7 win over Fresno on Thursday.
Will Bacon had a dynamite game for Reedley, rushing for 74 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Bacon wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Reedley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Reedley wouldn't let Fresno keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cristian Cobian was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Meanwhile, Sunnyside's and Madera's matchup on Friday was close at halftime, but Sunnyside turned on the heat in the second half with 32 points. Sunnyside really took it to Madera for the full four quarters, racking up a 54-27 victory on the road.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sunnyside to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cj Jones, who picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jones was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield for a catch that went for 53 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Donta Hart, who rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
Reedley came up short against Sunnyside when the teams last played back in October of 2021, falling 42-35. Will Reedley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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