On Friday, the Galena Grizzlies got the win against the Chavez Titans by a conclusive 29-6. Given the Grizzlies' advantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 22nd in Nevada, while the Titans are ranked 724th in California), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Galena to victory, but perhaps none more so than Colson Kermode, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 115 yards and a touchdown. Galena also got a significant boost from Erick Rodriguez, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 111 yards.
Galena didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zak Smrt and Eddie Davis. Smrt was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 64 yards.
Galena was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Chavez only rushed for 59.
The win made it two in a row for Galena and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Galena will take on Oakdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Galena is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Chavez, they will head out to square off against Pacheco at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Chavez will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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