Pitman made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Atwater, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Pride fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 29-26 on Friday. The Pride lost against the Falcons in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 42-10 score last time.
Mason Helwick
| 09/19/25 @ Atwater | 2 |
| 09/12/25 @ Golden Valley | 4 |
| 09/05/25 vs Hughson | 2 |
| 08/29/25 @ Cosumnes Oaks | 4 |
| 08/22/25 vs Central Valley | 2 |
Pitman lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Mason Helwick, who rushed for 70 yards and two scores. Helwick is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Ali Banks Jr had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 149 yards and three touchdowns for Atwater. Durrell Morrison handled things on the ground, rushing for 106 yards.
The loss was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 3-2. As for Atwater, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Pitman and Atwater will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Pride see the field they'll take on Modesto at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. As for Atwater, their break will end when they face Buhach Colony at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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