Football Recap: Sunnyvale Sets Scoring Season-High Against Ferris

Sunnyvale had won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 5-1 to make it five. They strolled past the Ferris Yellowjackets with points to spare, taking the game 48-30. Sunnyvale's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Jaden Cross

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 @ Ferris	182
09/26/25 vs Pleasant Grove	87

Jaden Cross had a dynamite game, rushing for 182 yards and four scores on only 13 carries, while also picking up 32 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 134.5 rushing yards per game. Aydin Brown helped out on the ground, rushing for 90 yards and a rushing touchdown.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Sunnyvale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.

Sunnyvale didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braiden Weed and Greyson Walker. Sunnyvale got some further help from Austin Helton: he made ten total tackles and defended two passes.

As for Ferris, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. They have struggled against Sunnyvale recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Ferris' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Qui-Darwin Cotton, who picked up 69 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. Another back making a difference was Robert Quigley, who gained 164 total yards.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sunnyvale will face off against Kemp at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sunnyvale will be up against the Yellowjackets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 46.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Ferris, they will challenge Ford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Yellowjackets will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.