GRIDLEY, CA (YSBC) - The Gridley Bulldogs boys’ basketball team set up an opportunity to claim a share of their fourth consecutive league title after they beat the Orland Trojans 63-48 on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Gridley and Orland have had battles over the past few seasons on the hardwood despite the Bulldogs taking the last eight matchups.

Gridley’s tough defense forced the Trojans to slow starts in the first four minutes of the first three quarters in the game.

The Bulldogs opened with a 9-0 run to start the game and in the second quarter, Gridley started the quarter with a 9-2 run.

Gridley junior Ulysses Anguiano (22) drives to the basket in the Bulldogs’ victory against Orland on Feb. 10. Photo by Steven Bryla

The Bulldogs built a decisive double-digit lead at the half as they led 34-17.

Gridley’s offense had multiple contributors in the scorebook, but Bulldogs senior Bikram Kullar led Gridley with 14 points in the win.

Gridley head coach Nathan Link expressed to Yuba Sutter Butte Colusa Sports that he was happy with the defensive effort in the win.

“We worked on it during practice and we were able to be physical with them,” Link said.

The Bulldogs denied limited chances for Orland to have second-chance opportunities as they rebounded the ball great throughout the night.

Gridley pushed the pace up the floor quickly and that led to multiple players getting into the mix on the scoring sheet for the Bulldogs.

Gridley senior Thiago Rosales (11) shoots a jumper on Feb. 10 in the Bulldogs’ win over Orland. Photo by Steven Bryla

Bulldogs junior Ulysses Anguiano finished with 13 in the win, including 10 points in the first half.

Gridley extended their lead 23 at the end of the third and although the wasn’t officially over, Orland  would have needed a miracle to come back and win the game.

The Bulldogs win sets up an opportunity for Gridley to clinch a share of their fourth-straight league title if they beat Oroville on Feb. 13.

Gridley was blown out by the Tigers 63-25 in the game as the Bulldogs offense struggled. Gridley only had one quarter where they put up double-digit points.

The Bulldogs were given the No. 3 overall seed in the CIF Northern Section Division IV bracket and hosted Live Oak on Wednesday.