Big plays lead to big win

Jorge Orozco/The Madera Tribune

Madera’s Anthony Estrada bullies his way into the end zone to score one of his two touchdowns in Friday’s 49-15 season-opening victory over the Sunnyside Wildcats. 

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The Madera Coyotes football team scored seven touchdowns in its 49-15 win over the Sunnyside Wildcats to open the 2025 season. 

Three of Madera’s touchdowns went for 288 yards while the other four accounted for 53 yards in a big win Friday night. 

Lawrence Flores scored on an interception return and a kick off return to highlight Madera’s big play night. Running back Anthony Estrada broke off a long touchdown run in gaining 187 yards on just 13 carries.