The home team had won the previous six meetings between Arcata and Ferndale, and Ferndale kept the tradition alive. The Tigers were beaten by the Wildcats 72-0 on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 581st, while the Wildcats are ranked 276th).
When it comes to explaining why Arcata lost, don't look at Ronan Williamson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 71 yards and one TD on only seven carries, and also picked up 35 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Arcata didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Quaid Aitken and Messiah Love.
Tanner Pidgeon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 76 yards and four scores on only eight carries for Ferndale. That's the most rushing touchdowns Pidgeon has posted since back in November of 2024. Prescott Langer got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Arcata's loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-4. As for Ferndale, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arcata will square off against McKinleyville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ferndale, they will take on Hoopa Valley at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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