The Golden Sierra Grizzlies will face off against the Mesa Verde Mavericks at 7:00 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.
Golden Sierra was handed a heart-breaking two-point defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Esparto on Friday. The Grizzlies claimed a resounding 51-21 win over the Spartans. Considering the Grizzlies have won three matchups by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Mesa Verde played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 65-32 loss at the hands of Rio Vista. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Golden Sierra will have to contain Jaiden Johns as he made an impact in Mesa Verde's last game. He threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Mesa Verde, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Triton Robinson, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Golden Sierra has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.3 points over those games. As for Mesa Verde, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Golden Sierra lost to Mesa Verde at home by a decisive 34-20 margin in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Grizzlies, Fred Robinson (who rushed for 150 yards and a pair of TDs on only ten carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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