Reedley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They strolled past the Fresno Warriors with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 26-7. That's more bragging rights for the Pirates, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Will Bacon was a one-man wrecking crew for Reedley as he rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns.
Bacon wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Reedley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 211 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 156 rushing yards in ten consecutive games dating back to last season.
Reedley wouldn't let Fresno keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cristian Cobian was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
Reedley will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Sunnyside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fresno, they will head out to square off against Selma at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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