Oakdale unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. The match between the Mustangs and the Sonora Wildcats didn't end well, with the Mustangs falling 32-14. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 31-21 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2024.
Grant Gardner threw for 42 yards on four of seven attempts. On the ground, Wes Burford rushed for 108 yards.
Sonora's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eli Ingalls led the charge by rushing for 78 yards and one TD, while also throwing for 120 yards and one touchdown on only ten passes. The Wildcats' leading receiver Steven Morfoot was Ingalls' top target yet again, picking up 96 receiving yards and one score.
Oakdale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 70-30 victory against Lincoln on the 29th. As for Sonora, they have also already played their next game, a 51-0 win against Livingston on the 29th.
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