Depending on outcome of semi-finals next Friday, Folsom and Oak Ridge rematch could be ahead for section title
The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section postseason got underway Friday night with mixed results for area high school football teams. Folsom and Oak Ridge advanced through their Division I quarterfinal matchups to earn spots in next week’s semifinals, while Vista del Lago, Cordova and Casa Roble saw their seasons come to an end with losses in postseason play, including Bowl Game defeats for Vista and Cordova.
The Folsom Bulldogs opened their postseason with an explosive offensive performance Friday night, defeating Downey High School of Modesto 63-21 in the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I quarterfinals. The top-seeded Bulldogs scored 56 points in the first half, overcoming an early challenge from the Knights before pulling away for their 11th consecutive victory and securing a home semifinal matchup against Edison High School of Stockton next Friday.
Folsom’s offense produced nine touchdowns in the victory, with quarterback Brody Rudnicki throwing three touchdown passes, running back Osias Bolton scoring three times on the ground, and Bronson Bambino and Carson Murphy each adding rushing touchdowns. Juelle McDowell also delivered one of the night’s biggest plays with an 80-yard kickoff return for a touchdown as the Bulldogs built a commanding halftime advantage.
The game began with Folsom moving quickly downfield on its opening possession. Rudnicki connected with Elijah Williams on a long completion that moved the Bulldogs to Downey’s 14-yard line, setting up a four-yard touchdown run by Bambino. The successful extra point gave Folsom a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter…