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Folsom Bulldogs football: Everything you need to know

Another season has kicked off for the three-time CIF State Football champion Folsom Bulldogs and ABC10 will be there every step of the way.

FOLSOM HIGH SCHOOL BULLDOGS FOOTBALL 2018-19

ABC10 is providing continuing coverage of the three-time CIF State Football champion Folsom Bulldogs as the team hopes to put together another memorable season.

SCHEDULE AND RESULTS:

8/17 at De La Salle (LOSS 14-0)

  • 8/24 vs. Jesuit (WIN 51-14)

  • 8/31 vs. Antelope (WIN 41-0)
  • 9/7 at Chaminade (WIN 70-34)
  • 9/14 vs. Oak Ridge ( WIN 62-6)

  • 9/28 at Rocklin (WIN 48-0)
  • 10/5 vs. Whitney
  • 10/12 vs. Granite Bay
  • 10/19 at Grant
  • 10/26 at Del Oro

PLAYOFFS:

The CIF Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs begin November 2 with Sac-Joaquin Section championship games (D-I through D-VI) set to be held November 23 and 24 at Sacramento State, Lincoln High School in Stockton and other various home sites.

The CIF State Regional Bowl Games will be held Nov. 31 and December 1 at the home sites with the CIF State Championship Games kicking off on Dec. 7 and 8 at Cerritos College in Norwalk. State championship games in the lower divisions could be hosted at various home sites.

KEY PLAYERS:

Bulldogs returned 15 starters from the 2017 State Championship team. The current roster is comprised completely of juniors and seniors.

  • #1 Kaiden Bennett - Quarterback, senior
  • #10 Joseph Ngata - Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, senior (Clemson commit)
  • #4 Daniyal Ngata - Running Back/Defensive Back, junior
  • #3 C.J. Hutton - Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, junior
  • #14 Elijah Badger - Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, junior
  • #51 Kaden Richardson - Lineman, senior
  • #8 Parker Clayton - Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, senior
  • #52 Tyler Hardeman - Lineman, senior
  • #2 Caleb Nelson - Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, senior
  • #50 Caleb Freeman - Lineman, senior

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FAST FOLSOM FOOTBALL FACTS:

  • Head coach: Kris Richardson (2005-present), 148-25-1 record
  • Mascot: Bulldogs
  • Colors: Royal blue, red, white
  • Home Field: Prairie City Stadium, known for its royal blue turf
  • CIF Sac-Joaquin Section League: Sierra Foothill
  • Student Section Nickname: The Dog Pack
  • Fandom Nickname: Bulldog Nation
  • CIF State Championships: Three (2010, 2014, 2017)
  • CIF NorCal Regional Championships: Three (2010, 2014, 2017)
  • CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Championships: Six
  • Undefeated seasons: Two (2014, 2017)
  • Notable Folsom Bulldogs Football Alumni: Jordan Richards (New England Patriots), Jake Browning (University of Washington)

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