Football Recap: Del Norte Victorious

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 8:51pm

Football Recap: Del Norte Warriors vs. Eureka Loggers

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Del Norte came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 36.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They pulled ahead with a 7-6 photo finish over the Eureka Loggers. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Del Norte didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kanyon Starkey and Benjamin Borges.

Del Norte's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Eureka, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Del Norte will challenge Fortuna at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Del Norte's defense has only allowed 12.9 points per game this season, so Fortuna's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Eureka, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against St. Bernard's at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. St. Bernard's is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Eureka will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.

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