Las Plumas dropped to 6-3 on Friday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 21-14 to the Gridley Bulldogs. The Thunderbirds lost against the Bulldogs in their previous head to head back in November of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 40-6 score last time.
Branden Robinson threw for 204 yards and two touchdowns. Prem Ball was his top target, picking up 49 receiving yards and one TD.
As for Gridley, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 30.4 points this season.
Gridley's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eli Punzo, who threw for 93 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 63 yards. Riley Engleman was another key player, picking up 62 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Las Plumas is set to face off against their familiar foe Oroville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Gridley will challenge rival Corning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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