Friday just wasn't the day for Willows's offense. They were beaten by the Gridley Bulldogs 50-0 on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Honkers in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost three in a row.
Gridley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Manny Sandoval, who rushed for 108 yards and a pair of TDs on only 12 carries. Another rusher making a difference was Marcus Duncan, who rushed for 73 yards and one touchdown on only five carries.
Willows' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Gridley, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Willows will square off against Pierce at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears' defense has only allowed 8.2 points per game this season, so the Honkers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gridley, they will take on Orland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Bulldogs' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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