Northridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. The game between them and the Glenwood Springs Demons wasn't particularly close, with the Northridge Grizzlies falling 44-29. Despite 181 more yards than the Demons, the Grizzlies couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Northridge lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Yael Padilla, who rushed for 128 yards while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. Padilla was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Sage Olsen was another key pass catcher, picking up 152 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Northridge was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 492 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Northridge's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Glenwood Springs, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Northridge will take on Greeley West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Northridge focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Saturday. As for Glenwood Springs, they will square off against Basalt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Glenwood Springs is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
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