Denair and Mariposa County are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2016, but not for long. The Coyotes will square off against the Grizzlies at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
In Friday's Canine Competition, Denair came out on top. They claimed a resounding 49-21 win over Le Grand. That's two games straight that the Coyotes have won by exactly 28 points.
Bryson Salazar
| 10/03/25 vs Le Grand | 260 |
| 08/22/25 vs Modesto Christian | 143 |
| 09/05/25 vs McClatchy | 113 |
| 09/13/25 @ Pajaro Valley | 96 |
| 08/29/25 @ Summerville | 93 |
Bryson Salazar was his usual excellent self, rushing for 260 yards and four TDs on only seven carries. Those 260 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Denair was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Le Grand only rushed for -16.
Meanwhile, Mariposa County strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Delhi 42-13. With the Grizzlies ahead 28-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Denair better focus on containing Austin Battles and Rusty Bull as the pair were huge in Mariposa County's win. Battles rushed for 54 yards and one touchdown, while Bull rushed for 77 yards and a pair of scores. Bull didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Mariposa County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Laten Butler and Brandon Marquez. Mariposa County received some extra help from Mason Bissmeyer, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Denair's record now sits at 6-1. As for Mariposa County, their record is now 6-0.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Salazar and Bull. Salazar just won't slow down this season and has run in 10 touchdowns while averaging 141 rushing yards per game. Bull has been a dominant force too and has run in 11 touchdowns while averaging 86.2 rushing yards per game.
Denair strolled past Mariposa County when the teams last played back in October of 2024 by a score of 20-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Coyotes since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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