Sunnyside had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Madera Coyotes 54-27 on the road. The score was close at the half, but the Wildcats pulled away in the second half with 32 points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sunnyside to victory, but perhaps none more so than Cj Jones, who picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Jones was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards. Another back making a difference was Donta Hart, who rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
Hart wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Sunnyside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 293 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Sunnyside's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Noble Mcarn was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sackshimself. Another thorn in Madera's side was Tanner Wilson, who made 20 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sunnyside will head out to take on Reedley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Madera, they will head out on the road to challenge Torres at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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