The Willow Glen Rams will head out to take on the Gunderson Grizzlies at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Willow Glen is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.
Willow Glen hadn't beaten Westmont on the road since October 4, 2019 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Rams took their game with ease, bagging a 41-8 win over the Warriors. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won four contests by 31 points or more so far this season.
Aiden Akery
| 10/23/25 @ Westmont | 4 |
| 10/17/25 @ Leland | 1 |
| 09/12/25 @ Piedmont Hills | 1 |
| 09/05/25 vs Branham | 1 |
| 08/29/25 @ Lincoln | 4 |
Willow Glen can attribute much of their success to Aiden Akery, who threw for 173 yards and four TDs on only ten passes, and Lucas Favela, who rushed for 135 yards and one score on only 11 carries. That's the most passing touchdowns Akery has posted since back in August.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Willow Glen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westmont only rushed for 106.
Meanwhile, Gunderson ended up a good deal behind Ann Sobrato on Friday and lost 33-14. The Grizzlies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gunderson's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Willow Glen, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
Everything came up roses for Willow Glen against Gunderson in their previous meeting back in October of 2018, as the squad secured a 35-6 win. In that matchup, the Rams amassed a halftime lead of 21-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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