Football Recap: Norco Cougars vs. Citrus Valley Blackhawks
Norco won the last time they faced Citrus Valley, and things went their way on Friday too. The Norco Cougars came out on top against the Citrus Valley Blackhawks by a score of 17-10. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.
Norco's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trevor Schneider, who rushed for 155 yards. With that strong performance, Schneider is now averaging an impressive 110.6 rushing yards per game. Chris Laing also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Norco was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 279 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Citrus Valley only rushed for 49.
Norco's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Eric Bell. Another thorn in Citrus Valley's side was Marshawn Dunning, who picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made three total tackles.
Norco's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Citrus Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norco will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Murrieta Valley at 7:30 p.m. on October 3rd. As for Citrus Valley, they will square off against Shadow Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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