Shasta is 10-0 against Red Bluff since October of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Shasta Wolves will take on the Red Bluff Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Shasta is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26 points per game this season.
Last Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Shasta beat Chico 20-14.
Justin Polley was his usual excellent self, throwing for 179 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 44 yards.
Meanwhile, Red Bluff was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Enterprise 41-7. Considering the Spartans have won five matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Kayden Leaf, who rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 28 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended two passes. Zach Shaver also helped out as he racked up 131 rushing yards.
Red Bluff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 351 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Enterprise only rushed for 154.
Red Bluff didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mason Lyford and Elijah Hohenberger. Red Bluff got some further help from Jaden Bommer: he made ten total tackles and defended four passes.
Shasta's record now sits at 6-2. As for Red Bluff, their record is now an identical 6-2.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Polley and Leaf. Polley has put up some stellar numbers this year, and currently owns excellent season averages 164.1 passing yards and has 11 passing touchdowns on the season. For his part, Leaf has averaged 124.9 passing yards and has 8 passing touchdowns on the season.
Shasta came out on top in a nail-biter against Red Bluff in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, sneaking past 17-14. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Red Bluff's Jose (Chacho) Chavez, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Shasta to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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