Bolles couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 32-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Raines Vikings on Friday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Although Bolles took the loss, they still got scores from Jalen Ross, Corbyn Fordham, and Naeem Burroughs.
Bolles didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ross and CJ Ennis. Bolles got some further help from Andre Tarrance: he made ten total tackles (5.0 for loss).
Raines' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Timothy Cole II led the charge by throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 54 yards. Adron Walker was Cole II's top target, picking up 101 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bolles is headed away from home for the first time to take on Trinity Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Raines, they will challenge Sandalwood at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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