The Oakdale Mustangs will face off against the Woodcreek Timberwolves at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Oakdale is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They really took it to Vanden for the full four quarters, racking up a 45-13 win. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Vikings are ranked 206th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wes Burford
| 11/21/25 vs Vanden | 185 |
| 11/14/25 vs Ponderosa | 226 |
| 10/31/25 vs Manteca | 185 |
| 10/24/25 @ Sierra | 139 |
| 10/17/25 vs Central Catholic | 290 |
| + 20 more games |
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Oakdale's defense and their three sacks. Wes Burford was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5 himself. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 25th straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Woodcreek won against Destiny Christian Academy last Friday with 42 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Timberwolves breezed past Rio Americano to the tune of 42-6. Winning may never get old, but the Timberwolves sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Oakdale better keep an eye on Josiah Melendez. He was instrumental in Woodcreek's win, throwing for 223 yards and three TDs while completing 92.3% of his passes, and also rushing for 59 yards on only eight carries. What's more, Melendez racked up 170.7 passer rating, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Woodcreek's leading receiver Trace Murchison was Melendez's top target yet again, picking up 91 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Woodcreek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio Americano only rushed for 71.
Oakdale's record is now 10-2. As for Woodcreek, their record now sits at 11-1.
Everything went Oakdale's way against Woodcreek when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as Oakdale made off with a 35-14 victory. Do the Mustangs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Timberwolves turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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