Natomas extended their losing streak  (dating back to last season) to nine  on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were five  points away from ending the streak, but they lost  a   26-21 heartbreaker at the hands of the Woodland Wolves. That's two games in a row now that the Nighthawks have lost by  exactly five  points.
When it comes to explaining why Natomas lost, don't look at  Adrian Sanders-Muniz. Despite the final result, he rushed for 18 yards and one  TD, and also caught one  touchdown.
 Even if they lost, Natomas' defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. In that department,  Ty'Quan Howard was the leader with two.
Woodland's first  victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most  points they've scored all season.
  Joe Abarca had an outrageously good game as he threw for 304 yards and four  touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt. Those  304  passing yards gave  him a new career-high.
 Coming up, Natomas will challenge Casa Roble at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. The Nighthawks will need to watch out since the Rams have now posted at least 31  points  every time they've taken the field this season. As for Woodland, they will square off against Dixon at 7:00  p.m.  on Friday. The Wolves will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.83  points per  contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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