Natomas suffered their biggest loss since August 18, 2023 on Friday. They were dealt a 40-8 defeat at the hands of the Ponderosa Bruins.
Jaylen Melvin threw for 109 yards on 12 of 24 attempts.
Antonio Contreras Jr was his top target, picking up 78 receiving yards.
Ponderosa got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jack Irick out in front who rushed for 117 yards on only 14 carries, and also picked up 34 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Colton Ridgley, who threw for 185 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Natomas' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Ponderosa, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Natomas will challenge Galt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ponderosa, they will head out to face off against Foothill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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