Kern Valley hadn't done well against Bishop Union recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Broncs enjoyed a cozy 27-13 win over the Broncos. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Broncs.
Jackson Price
| 09/19/25 vs Mira Monte | 161.9 |
| 10/24/25 vs California City | 149.3 |
| 10/03/25 vs Boron | 115.8 |
| 10/31/25 vs Bishop Union | 111.3 |
| 08/22/25 @ West | 83.5 |
| + 4 more games |
Kern Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jackson Price led the charge by throwing for 98 yards and a pair of TDs, while also punching in one score on the ground. Price's passing game has become a key predictor of the Broncs' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-4 otherwise. Kern Valley also got a significant boost from Carson Parks, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 93 yards.
Kern Valley didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Bishop Union to a completion percentage of just 43.5%. The team can thank Jeffrey Clark for the heroic effort on defense: he. Kern Valley wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 63.2%.
Kern Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Daniel Hinkey led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Kern Valley received some extra help from Blake Baughman, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop Union lost, don't look at Hunter Dailey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 111 yards on only 14 carries, and also picked up 37 receiving yards.
The victory got Kern Valley back to even at 5-5. As for Bishop Union, the defeat snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 7-3 record.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Kern Valley will look to defend their home field on Friday against Granite Hills at 7:00 p.m. The Broncs will be up against the Grizzlies' rather soft defense (which has allowed 27.78 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bishop Union, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Golden Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Broncos will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 31.2 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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