Chowchilla had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past the Firebaugh Eagles 33-7. The score was close at the half, but the Tribe pulled away in the second half with 25 points.
Chowchilla's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Travis Selby led the charge by rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Dwayne Hemphill, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries.
Chowchilla will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Dos Palos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Firebaugh, they will venture away from home to take on Fowler at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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