Two dominant signal callers in Adrian Torres and Will Bacon are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Kerman Lions will head out on the road to face off against the Reedley Pirates at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Reedley will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Kerman extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Lions took down Central Valley Christian 39-20.

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Jorge Antunez had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 96 yards and two scores. Those two rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Reedley was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Hanford West 43-8. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Huskies recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Reedley's win came from a few key players Kerman will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Richie Badilla, who rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Paz, who threw for 115 yards and a pair of TDs.
Kerman's record is now 5-1. As for Reedley, their record now sits at an identical 5-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Kerman has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Reedley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Kerman against Reedley in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 45-6 win. In that contest, the Lions amassed a halftime lead of 24-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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