Redlands climbs in football rankings

The University of Redlands football team continues to inch its way back up the America Football Coaches Association (AFCA) national poll by landing at No. 22 this week, improving two spots from last week. 

On Saturday, the Bulldogs captured an impressive 52-14 victory over Pomona-Pitzer Colleges.  In the win, Redlands put together a balanced attack that included equal yardage on the ground and in the air.  T

he team utilized three quarterbacks and looked to a variety of ball carriers and receivers.  The third-ranked rush defense continued to impress and allowed only 12 yards on the ground for the Sagehens.  Leading the nation in tackles for a loss, the Bulldogs posted 14 TFL of 88 yards against Pomona-Pitzer.

Redlands (6-1, 4-1 SCIAC) returns to Ted Runner Stadium for its final two games of the regular season, hosting regional rival Chapman University on Saturday at 1 p.m.  The Bulldogs' finale brings Cal Lutheran University to Redlands on November 15 for a 1 p.m. kick-off.