Del Norte has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to face off against the McKinleyville Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Del Norte will be strutting in after a victory while McKinleyville will be coming in after a defeat.
Del Norte's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Skyline, posting a 48-0 win at home. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Benjamin Borges was his usual excellent self, rushing for 79 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards. William Mccovey handled things on the ground, rushing for 105 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Del Norte's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Aidan Rice picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, McKinleyville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 49-6 defeat at the hands of University Prep.
The victory got Del Norte back to even at 2-2. As for McKinleyville, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything came up roses for Del Norte against McKinleyville when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 48-18 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Del Norte since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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