Folsom Jr Bulldogs vs. Granite Bay Grizzlies
Mighty Mites
Bulldogs 18, Grizzlies 6
The 2015 Jr. Folsom Bulldogs Mighty Mites kicked off the season opener against Granite Bay Jr
Grizzlies with an exciting finish. The first two quarters were scoreless. Both teams played
incredible defense and kept each other out of the end zone. But in the 3rd quarter the Bulldogs
finally put # 20, Jacob Bambino in the end zone for their first TD. Also in the 3rd quarter, # 07,
Kayden Hoang scored the team's 2nd TD. As the 4th quarter began, Aric Anderson scored and
made the score 18-0. Granite Bay finally scored one TD late in the 4th quarter but it was a little too
late. The final score was 18-6, Bulldogs. Our boys worked hard and got the job done.
Jr. Pee Wee’s
Bulldogs 33, Grizzlies 7
The Jr PeeWees started off the season with a 33-7 victory over Granite Bay. After giving up a quick
score in the first quarter, the defense settled down and held the Grizzlies scoreless for the
remainder of the game behind great play from Austin Mallet, Cavin McCord and Adon Newberry.
On offense the Jr PeeWees spread the ball around. Newberry ran in the first Jr Bulldog touchdown
with Carter Martinelli running in the extra point. Ayreon Smith threw a great pass to Isaiah
Langham to put the Jr PeeWees ahead. Two great runs from Christian McAdams and a short run
from Logan Hutton also put points on the board. Smith contributed two additional extra points and
ran the ball well all game. Other highlights include a great pass from Martinelli to Justin Hanzelka
to set up one of McAdams' touchdowns. The Jr PeeWees are looking forward to a great season!
Pee Wee’s
Bulldogs 38, Grizzlies 0
The Folsom Pee Wee team opened their season with a 38-0 team victory over the Granite Bay
Grizzlies. The offense was lead with key blocking upfront all day by Oshay Gardner, Tony Couch,
Kole Simon, Jackson Burgess, Triston Jennings, Nate Peri, and Hunter Masterson. Tyler Tremain
threw two touchdown passes to Lucas Wolfe and one to Jacob Viega. Evan Treynellis-Howell,
Austin McMillan, and Tyler Tremain scored the other touchdowns with solid runs behind the
blocking of Kyle Campbell, Stephen Nardinelli, Grant Guthrie, and Zach Frey. The Bulldog
defense held the Grizzlies all day with key plays by Cole Gannon, McKay Diehl, Payton Dupree,
Caden Bienvenue, and Derek Jasper.
Jr. Midgets
Bulldogs 32, Grizzlies 6
The Folsom Jr. Bulldog Jr. Midgets won their season opener Saturday 32-6 over the defending
champion Granite Bay Jr. Grizzlies. The offense wasted no time and on the opening drive Cy
Watson took a handoff and ran 12 yards for the Jr. Bulldogs first touchdown of the season and a
lead they would not relinquish. Later in the 1st quarter Malik Jackson would catch a 33 yard
touchdown pass from Cheyne Gitsham to go up 16-0. Gitsham would strike again as he hit Adam
DeWall who outraced defenders for a 56 yard touchdown. The final Jr. Bulldog touchdown of the
day would come in the second half as Gitsham would run one in from two yards out to take a 32-6
lead. Running behind an offensive line that was solid for the majority of the game, David Clark III,
Ian Fillion, and Mitchell Anderson added to the offense with several first down carries of their own.
The defense played like a steel curtain as they frustrated the Jr. Grizzlies all day. Jacob Melander
led the defense with 5 tackles for a loss while Tristin Golla, Tyler McIntyre, Anderson, Jake Kelley,
Saxton Brown, and Fillion would also record tackles for a loss. Malik Jackson made the team’s first
interception of the season. Cheyne Gitsham was perfect on the day making all four of his extra
point attempts. The Jr. Bulldogs next game is scheduled for August 30th at 2pm vs. The Whitney
Jr. Wildcats.
Midgets
Bulldogs 38, Grizzlies 0
The Midgets got their season off to a great start with a 38-0 win over Granite Bay. Brady
Huddlestun found CJ Hutton for a 20 yard TD on their first drive. On the next drive, Hutton again
found the end zone from 45 yards out, set up by great blocks from Dominic Navarro and Sutter
Holden. With under 3:00 left in the first half, Huddlestun threw his 2nd TD of the game from 9
yards out to Luke Simmons. On the opening drive of the second half, Huddlestun again found
Hutton for a 4 yard TD, which was set up by a big reception by Tiler Fears. Huddlestun capped off
the scoring on the next drive, this time keeping it himself from 5 yards out, after Keionn Palmer
returned a punt for 48 yards. Drake Digiorno made 4 of 5 PAT's. The swarming defense led by
Grant Furrey, Alex Wong, Navarro, Hutton, Matthew Simon, Colby Christierson, Dylan Richard,
Jayden Meneghetti, Digiorno, and Palmer held the Jr. Grizzlies to -15 yards on the day. Tiler Fears
had an interception and Simon recovered a fumble. The entire group of offensive linemen gave time
for both Huddlestun and Max Simmons to find open receivers. The Bulldogs look to come out
strong next week against Whitney on "The Blue" at Folsom High School.