After two games on the road, Pierce is heading back home. They will host the Colusa RedHawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pierce's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Colusa's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Pierce's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over Williams on the road. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Bears this season.
Drew Burnum was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 141 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Nathan Gomez helped Burnum out on the ground, rushing for 72 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pierce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Williams only rushed for 70.
Meanwhile, Colusa fell victim to Gridley and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Bulldogs on the road and fell 27-0.
Pierce's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Colusa, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Pierce has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 227 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Colusa struggles in that department as they've been averaging 169.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pierce ended up a good deal behind Colusa when the teams last played back in October of 2023, losing 35-21. Thankfully for Pierce, Bo Coronado (who threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 60 yards on only six carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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