Football Recap: Norco Cougars vs. Murrieta Valley Nighthawks
Norco lost against Murrieta Valley back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The contest between the Norco Cougars and the Murrieta Valley Nighthawks wasn't particularly close, with the Norco Cougars falling 42-27. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Nighthawks are ranked 17th).
Norco's loss came despite strong showings from Trevor Schneider and Joseph Stoffel. Schneider gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns, while Stoffel threw for 169 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Schneider's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 111 rushing yards dating back to last season. Blake Wong was Stoffel's top target, picking up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Dorian Hoze, who rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry for Murrieta Valley. Ty Isaia was another key player, throwing for 139 yards and three touchdowns.
Norco's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Murrieta Valley, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1.
Norco will challenge Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Murrieta Valley, they will face off against Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murrieta Valley is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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