Football Recap: Etiwanda Eagles vs. Norco Cougars
Etiwanda has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 33-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norco Cougars. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Etiwanda's loss came despite strong showings from Myles Tarkington and Keegan Campuzano. Tarkington picked up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Campuzano threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns. Tarkington showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 51 yards. Aureliano Bedoy also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
Trevor Schneider was his usual excellent self, rushing for 213 yards and four touchdowns for Norco. The dominant performance gave Schneider a new career-high in rushing yards. Chris Laing also helped out as he racked up 129 rushing yards.
Etiwanda's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Norco, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3.
Etiwanda will welcome Bishop Diego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Etiwanda's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so Bishop Diego's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Norco, they are taking a road trip to take on Citrus Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Norco will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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