Football Recap: Northview's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Friday

By Team Reports Nov 14, 2024, 1:46pm

Football Recap: Northview Vikings vs. Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits

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Northview and Long Beach Poly squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Northview had to settle for second. They took a 28-19 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits. The matchup marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

When it comes to explaining why Northview lost, don't look at Keanu Tauvao. Despite the final result, he rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. Tauvao was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 63 yards. Northview also got help from Isaiah Lucero, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.

With the defeat, Northview broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-1. As for Long Beach Poly, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season.

Northview does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Long Beach Poly, they will challenge Pacifica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.

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