Whitney hasn't had much luck against Granite Bay recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Wildcats will host the Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. Whitney has given up an average of 32.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whitney is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Rocklin on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Wildcats took a blow against the Thunder, falling 53-20. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-0.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Granite Bay, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 14-13 victory over Del Oro. The Grizzlies haven't had any issues with the Golden Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Whitney better keep an eye on Isaiah Ene. He was instrumental in Granite Bay's win, rushing for 204 yards and one score.
Granite Bay was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Del Oro only rushed for 98.
Whitney's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Granite Bay, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Whitney was taken down by Granite Bay 49-10 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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