Football Recap: Citrus Valley Takes a Loss

Citrus Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 17-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norco Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blackhawks of the 20-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Dominic Robles threw for 113 yards and a touchdown. Jayden Bowens was his top target, picking up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground, Damien Johnson rushed for 49 yards.

Norco's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trevor Schneider, who rushed for 155 yards. With that strong performance, Schneider is now averaging an impressive 110.6 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Laing, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Citrus Valley's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Norco, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Citrus Valley will head out to face off against Shadow Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Norco, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Murrieta Valley at 7:30 p.m. on October 3rd.

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