The Gustine Reds will take on the Mariposa County Grizzlies at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Gustine didn't have too much trouble with Yosemite at home as they won 42-27. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Reds.
Meanwhile, Mariposa County had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took their contest at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 40-0 win over Sierra. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Grizzlies' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 987th, while the Chieftains are ranked fourth).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Mariposa County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Justin Araque Jr, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Mariposa County wouldn't let Sierra keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Carmine Sandoval also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mariposa County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 202 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Gustine now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mariposa County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Gustine against Mariposa County when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 36-6 victory. Will Gustine repeat their success, or does Mariposa County have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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