Gila Ridge is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Sierra Linda a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Gila Ridge Hawks will host the Sierra Linda Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Gila Ridge was beaten by Brawley 56-21.
Meanwhile, Sierra Linda can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They came out on top against Fairfax by a score of 21-10. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sierra Linda's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wesley Reece led the charge by rushing for 133 yards. Servando Valenzuela was in the mix as well, providing Sierra Linda with two touchdowns.
Sierra Linda was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Sierra Linda's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jose Garcia Riva Palacio and Brandon Hadnot Jr..
Gila Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Sierra Linda, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Gila Ridge and Sierra Linda were almost perfectly matched up when the teams last played back in September of 2023, but Gila Ridge suffered an agonizing 14-13 defeat. Will Gila Ridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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