It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Vallejo can now relate to. They fell 36-24 to the Concord Bears on Friday. The Redhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bears apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2021.
When it comes to explaining why Vallejo lost, don't look at Elijah Peace. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards and two TDs, and also threw for 104 yards and one touchdown.
Concord's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chris Dunn, who rushed for 49 yards and one score, and also picked up 30 receiving yards. Dunn didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended one pass.
Vallejo's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Concord, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season.
Vallejo does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Concord, they are taking a road trip to square off against Middletown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs' defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so the Bears' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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