Football Preview: Northridge Grizzlies vs. Greeley West Spartans
After starting their season with two straight games on the road, Northridge is finally coming home. They will be defending their home-fieldthey go up against the Greeley West Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Northridge focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Saturday.
Last Saturday, Northridge ended up a good deal behind Glenwood Springs and lost 44-29. Despite 181 more yards than the Demons, the Grizzlies couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Yael Padilla, who rushed for 128 yards while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards. Another receiver making a difference was Sage Olsen, who picked up 152 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Northridge was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 492 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Glenwood Springs only gained 311.
Meanwhile, Greeley West can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They put the hurt on Gateway with a sharp 34-8 win. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Spartans considering their six-point performance the match before.
Northridge's defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Greeley West, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Northridge against Greeley West when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 40-12 win. Will Northridge repeat their success, or does Greeley West have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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