Gridley’s quarterback Gus Stogsdill, #2, dives for the touchdown after wrestling free from opponents with the help of #14, Riley Engleman (center number not shown), Max Tolman #2, and Canon Moore, #7.

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - Gridley High School Varsity Football started their season on the road this last week, traveling to Redding Friday, Aug. 30 to take on the University Prep Panthers.

Gridley swarms U-Preps #3, Bulldog Diego Corona, #8, taking him to the ground with the help of Ben Clement #75, and Riley Engelman, #14.

The Bulldogs boast a uni ted team of returning players, Head Coach Dan Zumwalt saying that many of his team have come up through the Titans football league together before being reunited at the high school level. Zumwalt says this shared experience and camaraderie is a huge advantage for his athletes in 2024 and that it should be visible on the field this season.

Senior Luis Murillo, #4, dodges U-Prep players flanked by Canon Moore, #7.

MaxPreps reports that Gridley rushed for 212 yards during this first game, attributing 95 yards to Senior Luis Murillo, #4 in only 11 carries and Senior Gus Stogsdill rushing for 117 yards. The quarterback would also score the lone touchdown of the game.

A field goal would bring Gridley to 10, but the score would hold there.

Gridley powerhouse and quarterback Gus Stogsdill, #3 strong-arms approaching rivals and he takes the play on the run.

Despite playing hard, Gridley would see a loss of 10 – 22 against the Panthers in their season opener.

Gridley swarms U-Preps #3, Bulldog Diego Corona, #8, taking him to the ground with the help of Ben Clement #75, and Riley Engelman, #14.

The Bulldogs have a break this week, looking to Friday Sept. 13 for their first home game against the Winters Warriors.

Gridley powerhouse and quarterback Gus Stogsdill, #3 strong-arms approaching rivals and he takes the play on the run.

 Bulldogs Ben Clement, #75 and Cody Grover #66, wall-off U-Prep and keep them at bay.