Damonte Ranch is 9-1 against Galena since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. Damonte Ranch will be strutting in after a victory while Galena will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row dating back to last season, Damonte Ranch finally turned things around against Churchill County two weeks ago. They strolled past the Greenwave with points to spare, taking the game 31-14. The high-scoring effort was just what the Mustangs needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Kobe Craig continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 145 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 107 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Amari Nash, who picked up 94 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Damonte Ranch's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Carsen Galvin picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. Bray Langi was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Damonte Ranch was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 215 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Galena came up short against Reno two weeks ago, falling 32-7. The Grizzlies have struggled against the Huskies recently, as their game two weeks ago was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Even if they lost, Galena's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. In that department, Wyatt Amantia was the leader with three.
Damonte Ranch's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Galena, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Damonte Ranch took their victory against Galena in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 32-7. Does Damonte Ranch have another victory up their sleeve, or will Galena turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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