Willows had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 21-14 to the Williams Yellowjackets. The Honkers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Willows' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonny Esparza, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Esparza wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Willows was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williams only rushed for 120.
Williams was led to victory by Matthew Cervantes and Azael Velazquez. Cervantes rushed for 50 yards and a touchdown, while Velazquez picked up 105 receiving yards and a touchdown. Velazquez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass. Rigoberto Ramirez Jr got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Willows will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Hamilton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Williams, they will face off against Mt. Shasta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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