Gridley Titans 10U Deandre Crothers #13, breaks away from defenders with the ball. Photo by Rhonda Andoe

GRIDLEY, CA (MPG) - This past Saturday the undefeated 10U Gridley Titans traveled to Corning to face off against the undefeated 10U Corning Lions. 

The anticipated matchup failed to disappoint. The Titans scored first on a big 55-yard run by Deandre Carothers, putting the Titans up 6-0. 

Titans10U Quarterback Boss Davis carries the ball looking up-field for a target. Photo by Rhonda Andoe

The Lions responded in the 2nd quarter to tie it up 6-6. The Titans scored again minutes later, when Quarterback Boss Davis capped off a 62-yard drive with a 7-yard TD run to go up 13-6. With seconds left in the half the Lions took the lead 13-14. 

The second half was dominated by the Titans defense with big plays by Esaias Valdez, Israel Hernandez and Nash Benson at crucial times. The Titans defense held the Lions scoreless in the second half. On offense the Titans retook the lead for good 19-14 early in the 4th quarter on a 7-yard run by Tyler Smith. 

Up next the Titans will travel this Saturday to Anderson to take on the Jr Cubs.

 Full of spirit, the 10U Cheer team shows off their skills! Photo by Rhonda Andoe