The Northridge Vikings will challenge the Utica Redskins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northridge has given up an average of 29.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northridge came into their game on Friday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They took a blow against Johnstown-Monroe, falling 51-15. The Vikings have struggled against the Johnnies recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Northridge got top-tier performance from Jayce Golden, who rushed for 75 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Utica hadn't done well against Newark Catholic recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Redskins were the clear victors by a 35-14 margin over the Green Wave. The Redskins haven't had any issues with the Green Wave recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Northridge now has a losing record of 3-4. As for Utica, their win bumped their record up to an identical 3-4.
Northridge came up short against Utica in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 7-3. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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