After losing to Justin Garza the last time they met, Bullard decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bullard Knights claimed a resounding 44-13 win over the Justin Garza Guardians at home. Considering the Knights have won four matches by more than 30 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Bullard to victory were Tyler Franklin and Devon Laney. Franklin threw for 232 yards and a touchdown while completing 85.7% of his passes, while Laney rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Laney is becoming a predictor of Bullard's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't).
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 14 points in total. All those points came courtesy of Preston Clarke: he added nine points with three field goals, and another five kicking extra points.
Bullard wouldn't let Justin Garza keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Bullard can thank Malikai Harrah and Fernando Avila Iii for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Justin Garza lost on Friday, don't look at Lee Williams. Despite the final result, he rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
Bullard's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Justin Garza, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-5.
Bullard is taking a road trip to challenge San Joaquin Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bullard will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for Justin Garza, they will host Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Justin Garza is facing Edison at the right time seeing as Edison is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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