Colusa's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Williams Yellowjackets a 23-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the RedHawks in their matchups with the Yellowjackets: they've now won seven in a row.
Eric Gonzales was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 88 yards and two TDs. Colusa also got a significant boost from David Belmontes, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 104 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Colusa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williams only rushed for 107 rushing yards.
Colusa's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. Hunter Purvis was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.
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| 09/12/25 - Away | 23-0 W |
| 09/13/24 - Home | 18-0 W |
| 09/15/23 - Away | 49-0 W |
| 09/16/22 - Home | 49-12 W |
| 09/17/21 - Away | 21-12 W |
| + 4 more games |
Colusa's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Williams, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Coming up, Colusa will welcome Gridley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Williams, they will head out on the road to take on Pierce at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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