The North Saxons will face off against the Carson Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
North took a loss when they played away from home back in August, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 40-30 win over West.
North's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Boogie Anetema, who threw for 295 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Kingston Anetema was Boogie's top target, picking up 158 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Carson never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Paramount, posting a 36-0 win at home. Given the Colts' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 187th, while the Pirates are ranked 428th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Carson found their leader in underclassman Chris Fields Iii, who threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 54 yards on only five carries. Jahqory Barnes was Fields Iii's top target, picking up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Carson's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Troy Taulua. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
North now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Carson, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
North ended up a good deal behind Carson in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, losing 21-7. Can North avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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