Arcata hadn't done well against Del Norte recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Arcata Tigers breezed by the Del Norte Warriors on the road to the tune of 35-6. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Tigers just coasted through the last quarter.
Luke Lemke was a one-man wrecking crew for Arcata as he rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns on only 18 passes. The dominant performance gave Lemke a new career-high in rushing yards.
The win was the third in a row for Arcata, bringing their record for this year to 3-0. As for Del Norte, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2.
Arcata will head out on the road to challenge Oakland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Del Norte, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Skyline at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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