The Portola Bulldogs will head out on the road to square off against the Katella Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Portola is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Portola finally turned things around against Woodbridge on Friday. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 27-6 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Bulldogs have posted since September 14, 2023.
Portola's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Timothy Grettenberg led the charge by rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Portola also got a significant boost from Diego Reyna, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
Meanwhile, Katella fell victim to Buena Park and their airtight defense on Thursday. They took a blow against the Coyotes, falling 41-0. With that defeat, the Knights now have a three game overall losing streak to go with their drought on the road.
Portola's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Katella, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Everything came up roses for Portola against Katella in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-6 victory. In that match, Portola amassed a halftime lead of 42-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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