YUBA CITY, CA (YSBC) - The Live Oak Lions won back-to-back games for the first time since 2024 as they defeated the River Valley Falcons 34-26 on Friday, Oct. 3.

Live Oak head coach Robert Tilton expressed to Yuba Sutter Butte Colusa Sports that he feels they gave up a lot of points defensively, but he is proud of the grittiness the Lions displayed to pull out the win.

Live Oak senior quarterback Bradley Perigo had a balanced night as he tossed 73 yards in the air after four completions and rushed the ball for 70 yards on the ground.

Lions senior running back Ian Miranda was a work horse again as he ran for 188 yards on 26 carries in the win. Tilton credited the offensive line as a whole with giving a great push up front for the success of running for more than 250 yards in the victory.

Live Oak will travel to Oroville and play against Las Plumas to open Westside League play tonight, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

GRIDLEY, CA - The Gridley Bulldogs ended non-league play with a 50-0 shutout victory over Willows on Friday, Oct 3.

Gridley led by 36 at the half and took control of the game early. Offensively, Bulldogs senior quarterback Eli Punzo completed four passes for 94 yards and two touchdowns.

Gridley rushed for more than 350 yards as a team, which included four different Bulldogs rushing for touchdowns in the end zone. 

Gridley junior running back Manny Sandoval rushed for 108 yards in the win with two touchdowns and fellow junior running back Marcus Duncan rushed for 73 yards and a score.

The Bulldogs defense dominated on a week they were expected to and this week, they have a tough test against them to open Westside League play.

Gridley is scheduled to host Orland at the “Boneyard” with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs are searching for their first win against the Trojans since 2021.

BIGGS, CA (YSBC) - The Biggs Wolverines dominated the Quincy Trojans as they got back on track with a 36-6 victory on Friday, Oct 3. 

Biggs haunted Quincy with a prolific run game as the Wolverines combined for more than 350 yards on the ground as a team. Biggs junior running back Cashten Acosta found the end zone twice and rushed for 156 yards in the victory.

Wolverines senior quarterback Skyler Long completed four passes in the game and rushed for 100 yards on the dot. 

Defensively, junior linebacker Cameron Kroupa led Biggs with 15 tackles, including 2.0 for loss and a sack. Wolverines senior defensive back Jordan Hoff snagged two interceptions in the win towards Biggs’ first Mid-Valley League win of the season.

Biggs is scheduled to take a long-road trip to Portola tonight as they are scheduled to kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

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