California and Menlo-Atherton faced off in a Battle of the Bears on Friday. The Grizzlies enjoyed a cozy 28-13 victory over the Bears. Given the Grizzlies' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Bears are ranked 239th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
California's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Banerjee Arjun, who threw for 135 yards and three TDs on only nine passes. The Grizzlies' leading receiver Darius Brown was Arjun's top target yet again, picking up 88 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Grizzlies
| 09/19/25 vs Menlo-Atherton | 214 |
| 09/12/25 @ Monterey Trail | 176 |
| 09/05/25 @ James Logan | 157 |
California was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
California's defense stepped up as well, laying out Teddy Dacey. four times. Maka Lauti was especially locked on to Menlo-Atherton's QB and sacked him twice.
Menlo-Atherton's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Monty Turner, who rushed for 120 yards. Dacey also deserves some recognition as he passed for his first passing touchdown of the season.
California's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Menlo-Atherton, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Coming up, California will welcome McClymonds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Menlo-Atherton, they will head out to challenge San Mateo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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