Golden Valley lost against Merced back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Golden Valley Cougars lost 32-8 to the Merced Bears. The Cougars have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Merced had a senior duo take command as Adarias Morales-Saetern gained 195 total yards and two touchdowns and Quintell Dupree threw for 173 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes. Morales-Saetern's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Golden Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Merced, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Golden Valley will take on Buhach Colony at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Golden Valley is facing Buhach Colony at the right time seeing as Buhach Colony is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Merced, they will challenge Los Banos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Los Banos is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Merced will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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