Well, my brother thought Madera was better this year than last year- and Madera won the valley last year. BUT he also said BC improved more than they did and he was worried about that game.
Madera did play a brutal schedule (against much higher divisional opponents) and was blown out of a few games- and finished the season on losing streak. But, they played well in the two previous playoff games and felt good going into Bakersfield.
I only saw two games this season because of the distance - but it was clear Madera didnt play their best game. Certainly due in part to BC- but yeah, it wasn