Football Recap: Norte Vista's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Four

With a playoff win on the line, Norte Vista rose to the challenge on Friday. They snuck past the Vista del Lago Ravens with a 28-24 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Braves, who have now won four contests in a row.

Jyden Henderson

Rushing Touchdowns (Career)

11/07/25 vs Vista del Lago	3
10/03/25 @ Jurupa Valley	2
10/30/25 vs La Sierra	1
10/24/25 vs Rubidoux	1
08/29/25 vs Rancho Christian	1

Jyden Henderson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 106 yards and three scores. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Dreadie Allain, who rushed for 100 yards and one TD.

Norte Vista's run defense was locked in: Vista del Lago could only muster 3.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Fabian Ruvalcaba for the heroic effort on defense: he. Norte Vista didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 6.8.

Norte Vista's defense didn't let Josiah Dupree-Boyd, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Bo Salazar, Julius Howse, and Abel Chavez, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Vista del Lago's loss came despite strong showings from Dupree-Boyd and Jae'Lynn Brown. Dupree-Boyd threw for 242 yards and one touchdown while completing 81.2% of his passes, while Brown picked up 133 receiving yards and one score. Brown showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 63 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Malik Ogeare, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Norte Vista's victory bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Vista del Lago, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.

Coming up, Norte Vista will square off against Hesperia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Allain and Zamar Malveaux. Vista del Lago does not have any more games scheduled as of now.