Del Norte has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.1 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They slipped by the St. Bernard's Crusaders 33-32. The win was nothing new for the Warriors as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Del Norte's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aidan Rice, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and also picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rice really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 70 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Benjamin Borges, who gained 241 total yards.
Del Norte was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
St. Bernard's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyler Hinrichs, who picked up 123 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Michael Manzi was in the mix as well, providing St. Bernard's with two touchdowns.
Del Norte's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.5 points per game. As for St. Bernard's, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Del Norte and St. Bernard's are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Del Norte will host Kelseyville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Del Norte will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last. As for St. Bernard's, they will head out on the road to square off against Moreau Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Bernard's is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.1 points per game this season.
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