Live Oak sophomore quarterback Ethan Petrone throws a pass on Sept. 11 in the Lions’ win over Anderson. Photo by Steven Bryla

SUTTER AND BUTTE COUNTIES, CA (YSBC) - The Biggs Wolverines and Live Oak Lions football programs both took losses on Oct. 30 that will impact their placement in the 2026 NSCIF Postseason. Here’s how things went last week for the Wolverines and Lions.

Maxwell 20, Biggs 19 - The Wolverines fell victim to a few mistakes costing them productive opportunities in getting a win on the road at Maxwell last week.

Currently the loss puts Biggs on the road to play at the Panthers in the first-round of the NSCIF playoffs that begin on Nov. 14.

Wolverines junior Hudson Brewer found the end zone twice on the ground and ended with 74 rushing yards in the loss.

Biggs sophomore Jaiden Bandy added 60 rushing yards and had a rushing touchdown during the defeat.

Bandy has been on a tear the past few weeks defensively as he did it once again versus Maxwell.

He had six tackles, three for a loss and two sacks.

The Wolverines defense had another solid outing as senior Cameron Kroupa led the way with 11 tackles.

They forced three in the loss. As Biggs heads into the final week of the regular week of the season.

The battle against Hamilton is a must-win game for Biggs.

Biggs sophomore Jaiden Bandy runs the ball against Portola on Oct. 23 in the Wolverines’ win. Photo by Steven Bryla

Orland 42, Live Oak 14 - The late-season struggles continued for the Live Oak Lions as a quiet second half was the result in their fifth loss in the last six weeks.

Live Oak trailed at the half 21-14 as they were in the game and battled against Orland.

Lions sophomore quarterback Ethan Petrone found junior Izzy Jurado for a touchdown pass.

Petrone completed seven passes for 101 yards in the air. His accuracy was on point as he only had two misses.

Jurado had 92 rushing yards and fellow junior running back Joseph Martinez had 73 yards on the ground as well.

Live Oak senior lineman. Chase Ehrke had 12 tackles defensively, including two for a loss.

The Lions head to Gridley for the Harvest Bowl to close out the 2026 season.

Live Oak will look to break the losing streak against the Bulldogs as it currently stands at 12.

Kickoff from the Boneyard is scheduled for 7:30 p.m, on Friday.

Live Oak senior lineman Chase Ehrke (71) gets a push on the line on Sept. 12 during the Lions’ victory against Anderson. Photo by Steven Bryla