Del Norte was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Capital Jaguars. The Knights lost against the Jaguars in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 55-11 score last time.
Despite the loss, Del Norte still got an impressive performance from Keandre Wyatt, who rushed for 72 yards and one score on only eight carries. An impressive showing, but Wyatt really ramped things up playing D: he made four total tackles and defended two passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere three yards per carry. While five picked up at least four total tackles, Wyatt stood above the rest. He rushed for 72 yards and one TD on only eight carries. Del Norte's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.9.
Del Norte's defense didn't let Ace Bachicha., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Isaac Alatriste was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself.
Del Norte's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Capital, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Del Norte has already played their next contest, a 56-38 defeat against Belen on the 18th. As for Capital, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 41-7 loss against Los Alamos on the 19th.
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