Sunnyside unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Madera Coyotes on Friday, falling 49-15. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Coyotes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Madera's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Estrada, who rushed for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 13 carries. Estrada got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 97 yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Elias Mena, who threw for 112 yards and two TDs while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Sunnyside has already played their next game, a 40-35 loss against Reedley on the 28th. As for Madera, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-12 win against Torres on the 29th.
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