Paradise lost against Pierce back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bobcats took a 31-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bears. While losing is never fun, the Bobcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 526th, while the Bears are ranked 256th).
When it comes to explaining why Paradise lost, don't look at Evan Higgs. Despite the final result, he picked up 115 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 49 yards. Aaron Davis was another key player, throwing for 267 yards and three touchdowns.
Austin Jorge looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 56 yards and three scores. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Pierce also got a significant boost from Nate Macintosh, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 87 yards.
Paradise's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Pierce, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Paradise wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 28-21 defeat against Winters on the 31st. As for Pierce, they have also already played their next contest, a 24-0 win against Durham on the 31st.
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