FOLSOM — It’s homecoming week at Folsom High School, and that means the city is about to be filled with Bulldog pride from Historic Folsom to Prairie City Stadium. The annual celebration kicks off Wednesday night with the traditional homecoming parade before culminating in Friday night’s football showdown, when the Bulldogs take on the Whitney Wildcats under the lights.
The Folsom High School Homecoming Parade will take place Wednesday, Oct. 15, through the heart of Historic Folsom. Motorists should be aware of road closures along Coloma Street, Sutter Street, Reading Street, and Leidesdorff Street from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate the event.
The parade is set to begin on Sutter Street at 6:30 p.m. and will feature decorated floats, marching bands, cheerleaders, and spirited class displays as students, alumni, and families turn out to show their Bulldog pride. A rally will follow in the district, bringing together students and the community to celebrate this Folsom tradition.
The parade is just the beginning of a week packed with spirit days, pep rallies, and festivities that will lead up to Friday night’s main event — the Bulldogs’ homecoming game against Whitney High School of Rocklin.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Prairie City Stadium, where Folsom enters with an impressive 6-1 overall record and a perfect 3-0 mark in Sierra Foothill League play. The Wildcats, meanwhile, come in at 2-5 overall and still searching for their first league win.
Statistically, the matchup favors the Bulldogs, who have averaged nearly 39 points per game this season while allowing just 23. Their offense, led by quarterback Ryder Lyons, continues to be one of the most potent in the state. Lyons averages 299 passing yards per game with top receiver Jameson Powell hauling in more than 110 yards per contest. Folsom’s defense, anchored by standout linebacker Nick Wegner and lineman Fitzgerald Gaines, has averaged over three sacks per game and has held opponents scoreless in multiple quarters throughout league play.
Whitney, led by quarterback Carson Floyd and versatile back Cash Stevens, averages 21 points per game but has struggled against top-tier competition, dropping recent contests to Del Oro, Rocklin, and Granite Bay. The Wildcats’ defense will be tested against Folsom’s explosive air attack, which ranks among the most dynamic in Northern California.
In addition to the on-field action, Friday’s game will feature the annual halftime celebration where Folsom High’s Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned before a packed home crowd. The school’s marching band, cheer squad, and student leaders will take center stage during the ceremony, continuing a tradition that has brought generations of Bulldogs together.
Fans attending Friday’s game can purchase digital tickets through GoFan, and the matchup will also be streamed live on the NFHS Network for those unable to attend. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early as Prairie City Stadium is expected to reach capacity for one of the most anticipated nights of the year.
With community pride on full display, the Bulldogs will look to give their fans another memorable homecoming — both in the parade and on the field.
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