LOYALTON GRIZZLIES held the 2025 NSCIF 8 Man Football semi-final playoff game on Saturday night, November 15th under bright lights donated by Hat Creek Construction and United Rentals.
Loyalton is the #2 seed and received a first round bye. On Saturday, they took on the #6 seeded Burney Raiders in the semi-final round.
Loyalton had played Burney earlier during the regular season narrowly edging out a 24-20 win on October 25th.
Spectators flocked to the lights that could be seen all over Sierra Valley. Family, friends and the community gathered with portable campfires, heaters, and blankets along the Grizzly sideline to cheer on their hometown favorites.
Gonzo’s Little Frosty brought its food truck serving up burritos and tacos to long lines of hungry sports fans.
The game was announced by Jesse Whitley who is a constant and favorite announcer for Grizzly Football.
Kickoff began at 6 p.m. and the Grizzlies received their first points with a safety in the first quarter. The Grizzlies went on to lead the entire game winning 40-20. Lead rushers were Blaine Morgan with 94 yards, Justus Emsoff with 59 yards, Brysyn Lake had 27 yards and two touchdowns and Liam Mason had 10 yards with one touchdown.
Sam Williams was lead receiver with two receptions for 42 yards. Justus Emsoff had 12 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Brysyn Lake had 54 passing yards.
On defense, Justus Emsoff, Caleb Williams, Rowdy Caudle, and Gabe Phebus were stand outs. Caleb and Rowdy consistently pressured the QB. Gabe had two fumble recoveries and Justus had a several tackles for losses and sacks.
The Grizzlies will face undefeated Hayfork in the Championship game November 21st in Hayfork. Loyalton has not won a semi-final round or been to the Championship since it transitioned to 8 man.
Loyalton is the #2 seed and received a first round bye. On Saturday, they took on the #6 seeded Burney Raiders in the semi-final round.
Loyalton had played Burney earlier during the regular season narrowly edging out a 24-20 win on October 25th.
Spectators flocked to the lights that could be seen all over Sierra Valley. Family, friends and the community gathered with portable campfires, heaters, and blankets along the Grizzly sideline to cheer on their hometown favorites.
Gonzo’s Little Frosty brought its food truck serving up burritos and tacos to long lines of hungry sports fans.
The game was announced by Jesse Whitley who is a constant and favorite announcer for Grizzly Football.
Kickoff began at 6 p.m. and the Grizzlies received their first points with a safety in the first quarter. The Grizzlies went on to lead the entire game winning 40-20. Lead rushers were Blaine Morgan with 94 yards, Justus Emsoff with 59 yards, Brysyn Lake had 27 yards and two touchdowns and Liam Mason had 10 yards with one touchdown.
Sam Williams was lead receiver with two receptions for 42 yards. Justus Emsoff had 12 yards and one touchdown. Quarterback Brysyn Lake had 54 passing yards.
On defense, Justus Emsoff, Caleb Williams, Rowdy Caudle, and Gabe Phebus were stand outs. Caleb and Rowdy consistently pressured the QB. Gabe had two fumble recoveries and Justus had a several tackles for losses and sacks.
The Grizzlies will face undefeated Hayfork in the Championship game November 21st in Hayfork. Loyalton has not won a semi-final round or been to the Championship since it transitioned to 8 man.
