Two dominant signal callers in Jacob Valenzuela and Merek Ellerd are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Orestimba Warriors will face off against the Hilmar Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orestimba is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.7 points per game this season.
Orestimba will head into Friday's matchup on the come-up: they were handed a 24-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Ripon on Friday. Orestimba skirted past Ripon 10-7. The ten-point effort marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Meanwhile, Hilmar ended up a good deal behind Sonora on Friday and lost 45-28. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Hilmar might have lost, but man, Caden Bailey was a machine: he rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Bailey's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his 12th straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Ellerd, who threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Hilmar was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 204 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Orestimba's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Hilmar, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Orestimba has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 180.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hilmar struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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