Coalinga had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past the Caruthers Blue Raiders with a 13-7 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Horned Toads' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 280th, while the Blue Raiders are ranked 615th).
Coalinga found their leader in sophomore Gracin Redding, who rushed for 64 yards and one touchdown. Redding also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Coalinga didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jacen Ojeda and Dominik Aguerralde.
Looking ahead, Coalinga will be playing in front of their home fans against Sanger West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Caruthers, they will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Kerman at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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