Football Preview: Dana Hills Dolphins vs. Aliso Niguel Wolverines
Dana Hills hasn't had much luck against Aliso Niguel recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Dana Hills Dolphins will stay at home for another week and welcome the Aliso Niguel Wolverines at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
If Aliso Niguel heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Dana Hills took over last week. Dana Hills blew past St. Margaret's 35-14 on Friday. That 21 point margin sets a new team best for the Dolphins this season.
Dana Hills wouldn't let St. Margaret's keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dana Hills can thank Micah Langohr and Quinn Goodfield for forcing both of them. Goodfield also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Meanwhile, Aliso Niguel's offense rose to the challenge against a Dons defense that boasted an average of only 16.5 points allowed last Friday. Aliso Niguel put the hurt on Dominguez with a sharp 35-15 victory. The Wolverines' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jarett Sabol continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 150 yards and three touchdowns.
Aliso Niguel's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Max Blasing and Logan Wagner.
Dana Hills' win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Aliso Niguel, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Dana Hills has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 202.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Aliso Niguel struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Dana Hills ended up a good deal behind Aliso Niguel in their previous meeting back in September of 2022, losing 38-24. Can Dana Hills avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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