The Bayfield Wolverines will head out on the road to face off against the Delta Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bayfield is hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Bayfield was able to grind out a solid victory over Salida, taking the game 27-20.
Donovan Candelaria was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 40 yards and a touchdown while completing 100% of his passes. Bayfield also got help from Keaton Pickering who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Delta put another one in the bag two weeks ago to keep their undefeated season alive. They breezed by Salida at home to the tune of 48-0. The result was nothing new for Delta, who have now won five matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Jovanny Romero had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Talan Hulet was another key contributor, rushing for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
Their wins bumped Bayfield to 1-6 and Delta to 7-0.
Bayfield took a serious blow against Delta when the teams last played back in October of 2022, falling 48-6. Can Bayfield avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
