Football Recap: Pierce Starts Season with Victory on the Road + How To Watch

Pierce had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Amador Buffaloes 14-13. That's more bragging rights for the Bears, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Austin Jorge was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 112 yards and a pair of TDs, and also threw for 112 yards while completing 75% of his passes. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making five total tackles (3.0 for loss). A healthy portion of Jorge's aerial production (94 yards to be exact) went to Nate Macintosh.

Bears

Rushing Yards

08/29/25 @ Amador	201
11/15/24 @ Orland	139
11/08/24 @ Winters	61
11/01/24 @ Durham	139
10/25/24 vs Paradise	138
+ 3 more games

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Pierce was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 201 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.

Another reason for the win was Pierce's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jorge, Robert Nesbitt Jr., and Rodrigo Velazquez, who each picked up one sack apiece. Pierce got some further help from Nesbitt Jr.: he picked up a sack, made five total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defended two passes.

Despite the loss, Amador still got an impressive performance from Brad Blankenheim, who rushed for 98 yards and two scores on only 11 carries. Blankenheim really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run.

Amador's record now sits at 1-1.

Pierce will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lincoln at 7:15 p.m. on the 12th. As for Amador, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 60-33 win against Bear Creek on the 5th.