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Lindhurst football team secures first Battle of the Bell win since 2009

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 2:18 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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Summary

Lindhurst High football secured a 28-20 victory over Marysville in the Battle of the Bell this past Friday. The win marks the first time Lindhurst has claimed the rivalry trophy since 2009. The Blazers relied on a potent run game that produced 358 yards, while the defense held Marysville inside the 20-yard line multiple times to protect the lead. Angel Gonzalez contributed to the win with two interceptions, one of which helped set up a fourth-quarter touchdown by Ismael Sanabia to push the lead to 15 points. Despite a late rally by Marysville quarterback Karter Ellyson, the team fell short on their final drive. Lindhurst will travel to play Lower Lake next Friday, while Marysville prepares to host East Nicolaus.

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By the Numbers

•Lindhurst defeated Marysville 28-20 in the Battle of the Bell.
•The Lindhurst offense tallied 358 rushing yards in the victory.
•Angel Gonzalez recorded two interceptions for the Lindhurst defense.
•Marysville falls to a 0-2 record on the season.
•Lindhurst plays Lower Lake next, while Marysville hosts East Nicolaus.

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2:18 AMYahoo Sports — ‘To play the rivals and beat them’: Lindhurst makes history Friday with first Bell win since 2009

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Lindhurst High’s Angel Gonzalez was born the same year that the Blazers last beat Marysville in the Battle of the Bell. He’s 17 now, born in 2009 and has little-to-no record of any of the previous Marysville dominance over Lindhurst. “I never played these guys and seeing all the reaction from my coaches I can feel the intensity,” Gonzalez said. The coaches’ hunger paid dividends for Gonzalez ...
— Yahoo Sports

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