Football Recap: Northfield Makes It Five in a Row at Home

There's no place like home for Northfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-7 win over the Mesa Ridge Grizzlies on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Nighthawks have posted since September 20, 2024.

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Previous 5 Games (Home)

09/04/25 vs Mesa Ridge	10-7
11/01/24 vs George Washington	40-21
10/25/24 vs Aurora Central	57-6
10/05/24 vs Thomas Jefferson	39-7
09/20/24 vs Pueblo East	28-27

Northfield's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.8 points over those games. As for Mesa Ridge, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northfield will welcome Heritage at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mesa Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Dakota Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on the 12th.