Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gridley). They claimed a resounding 41-0 victory over the Paradise Bobcats on the road. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Gus Stogsdill continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 220 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 41 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an incredible 78 yards. Luis Murillo handled things on the ground, rushing for 112 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Gridley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Murillo and Riley Engleman.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Gridley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 365 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
The win got Gridley back to even at 2-2. As for Paradise, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gridley will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orland at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. Gridley's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so Orland's offense will have their work cut out for them. Paradise will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against East Nicolaus at 7:30 p.m. on October 11th. Paradise is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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