Grid Action Heating Up For Area Teams

Placer freshman running back Todd Valliere cuts into a hole during last Thursday's 46-26 Pioneer Valley League opening win over Bear River.

Bear River Frosh quarterback Nick Mertens (17) gets off a pass under pressure against Placer.

Del Oro's Brandon Monroe (22) skirts for yards in the Golden Eagles' 27-21 JV win over Rocklin.

Nevada Union's Brandon Lopez runs for yards in the NU-Granite Bay frosh game won by the Grizzlies, 27-6.

Tyler Lipsmeyer (32) goes up high to grab a touchdown pass for Placer's JVs in Friday's loss to Bear River.

Bear River JV running back Cody Heard (20) follows his blocking in Friday's 26-13 win over Bear River.