The Chico Panthers will challenge the Foothill Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Chico's defense has only allowed 13.4 points per game this season, so Foothill's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Chico is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They managed a 12-7 victory over Red Bluff. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Foothill hadn't done well against Pleasant Valley recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cougars walked away with a 16-7 win over the Vikings. The game was the first time the Cougars have beaten the Vikings on their field since November 19, 2021.
Chico better keep an eye on Turner Knowles. He was instrumental in Foothill's win, rushing for 153 yards and a pair of scores.
Chico's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Foothill, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Chico won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in October, slipping by Foothill 7-6. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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