Willows is 0-9 against Orland since September of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Willows Honkers will be playing at home against the Orland Trojans at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Willows lost to Hamilton at home by a 43-29 margin.
Despite the defeat, Willows got top-tier performance from Jonny Esparza, who rushed for 103 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries.
Meanwhile, Orland made easy work of Kelseyville on Friday and carried off a 44-21 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
Orland's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Velasquez, who rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. Manny Martin was another key player, rushing for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Martin wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Orland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 385 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kelseyville only rushed for 73.
Willows' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Orland, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Willows was dealt a bruising 48-3 defeat at the hands of Orland in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Willows have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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