Football Recap: Colton Hernandez Key Part of Team Effort in Grizzlies Win

There's no place like home for Ashland, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 63-44 victory over the Mazama Vikings on Friday. Considering the Grizzlies' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.

Ashland's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Colton Hernandez, who threw for 420 yards and six touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes. Hernandez is becoming a predictor of the Grizzlies' success: when he posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-4 when he doesn't). Ayden Welch did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 32 receiving yards.

Grizzlies

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 vs Mazama	302
10/17/25 @ Henley	68
10/10/25 @ Marshfield	51
10/03/25 vs North Bend	93
09/19/25 @ Ontario	98
+ 9 more games

Ashland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 302 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Ashland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Oscar Hernandez, Asa Richardson, and David Carter picked up one apiece. With that strong performance, Carter is now averaging an impressive 103.6 receiving yards per game.

Mazama's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brody Mahon, who rushed for 151 yards and three TDs. Mahon was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 60 yards. Kellen Lee was another major influence, as he rushed for 82 yards and ran in a TD.

Ashland's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 2-5. As for Mazama, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashland will take on Hidden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mazama, they will square off against Henley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hornets will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.