GRIDLEY, CA (YSBC) – The Gridley Bulldogs football team won their fourth-consecutive game to open the 2025 season on Friday, Sept. 26 as they won a nail biter 7-3 over the Paradise Bobcats.

As the lights shined bright on the "Boneyard" like Gridley's "City of Stars" homecoming theme, it was a battle on the gridiron. 

Going into the game, Bulldogs head coach Daniel Zumwalt expressed to Yuba Sutter Butte Colusa Sports that it was going to be a tough game and Paradise wouldn't be taken lightly.

Gridley scored the only touchdown of the game when junior running back Manny Sandoval was the only player to break into the end zone in the second quarter.

Sandoval rushed for 91 yards in the win off of 22 carries.

Zumwalt added that he was happy they were able to complete a couple of passes throughout the game and it is a possibility of opening more options down the road.

Gridley junior running back Manny Sandoval (2) scores the lone touchdown of the game in the Bulldogs' 7-3 victory over Paradise on Friday, Sept. 26. Photo by Chris Pedigo

Bulldogs junior running back Marcus Duncan added 70 rushing yards in the win of the three-headed monster of a backfield.

Defensively, Gridley shut down the Bobcats offense and only allowed the field goal in the third quarter.

Bulldogs junior Jace Griggs led the defensive effort with 11 total tackles and senior defensive end Jason Davis Jr. picked up three more tackles for loss, which currently has him at second overall in the Northern Section with 16.0.

Gridley is scheduled to host Willows on Friday, Oct. 3 for their final non-league game. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

LIVE OAK, CA (YSBC) – The Live Oak Lions grabbed first victory of 2025 after they outlasted a 47-34 shootout with the Central Valley Falcons on Friday, Sept. 26.

Live Oak head coach Robert Tilton expressed to YSBC that this was a big step for the program as their progression each week paid off in the victory. 

Lions senior quarterback Bradley Perigo rushed the ball 20 times for 112 yards on the ground and a touchdown.

Live Oak senior running back Ian Miranda was the motor behind the Lions as he found the end zone five times and rushed for 264 yards in the win.

Defensively, Live Oak had 12 total tackles for loss and junior defensive tackle Chase Ehrke led the charge with 10 total tackles and three for loss. 

Titlton told YSBC that he was happy to get the win, but told the Lions there is still a lot of work to do. 

Live Oak will travel down Highway 99 and play at River Valley in Yuba City with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.

Logan Schuster, No. 4, drives up-field for the Lions, with Falcons hot on his tail. Photo by Joshua Shifflett

MAXWELL, CA (YSBC) – The Biggs Wolverines opened Mid-Valley League play with a 49-34 defeat on Friday, Sept. 26 to the Maxwell Panthers.

Scoring wasn't an issue in this game, but it was another impressive week from sophomore Hudson Brewer. 

Biggs head coach Brian Harrison expressed to YSBC that Brewer is a coach's dream and he continues to get better on a daily basis. 

Brewer accounted for 250 yards of offense (174 rushing and 84 receiving yards). 

Wolverines senior quarterback and Butte commit, Skyler Long completed nine passes for 140 yards. Turnovers haunted Biggs in the game that resulted in another loss.

Harrison told YSBC that the Wolverines are getting better and should be back on track this week as they are scheduled to host their only home game of October on Friday night as the Quincy Trojans come to Biggs. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

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