Folsom's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish 49-7. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Brody Rudnicki was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 316 yards and five TDs while completing 78.3% of his passes. Folsom's leading receiver Jameson Powell was Rudnicki's top target yet again, picking up 107 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Folsom's run defense was locked in: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory could only muster 2.1 yards per carry. The team can thank Lua Deberry for the heroic effort on defense: he. Folsom's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 3.4.
Folsom didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Dylan Wolfe, Matsen Wurm, and Jason Hill Jr. picked up one apiece. Wolfe is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory still got an impressive performance from Chase Jenkins, who picked up 107 receiving yards and one score.
Bulldogs
| 09/12/25 vs Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory | 49-7 |
| 11/22/24 vs Inderkum | 45-0 |
| 10/11/24 vs Del Oro | 58-0 |
| 09/27/24 vs Davis Sr. | 1-0 |
| 09/20/24 vs Rocklin | 51-14 |
| 09/13/24 vs Turlock | 56-14 |
Folsom's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.8 points on average over those games. As for Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Folsom didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 34-21 victory against Rocklin on the 19th. As for Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Bellarmine College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th. The game will give the Fightin' Irish their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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