Chico came into Friday's match looking for another win against Red Bluff, but Kayden Leaf wouldn't allow it. The Red Bluff Spartans simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Chico Panthers 49-21 thanks in part to Leaf, who rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also threw for 114 yards on only nine passes. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Leaf was just one part of a punishing run game: Red Bluff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 353 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 241 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Red Bluff didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Landon Kunau and Jaden Bommer. Bommer has been hot , having also posted at least one defended passe the last five times he's played. Bryce Owens was another major factor on D, picking up three sacks, making nine total tackles, and defending a pass.
When it comes to explaining why Chico lost, don't look at Gabriel Rodriguez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 35 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 54 receiving yards. Chico also got help from Jorden Neugebauer, who showed off his sure hands for 98 receiving yards.
Red Bluff's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Chico, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Red Bluff wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 42-0 win against Las Plumas on the 15th. Chico does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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