Del Norte's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They walked away with a 28-20 win over the Ashland Grizzlies. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Warriors' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 537th in California, while the Grizzlies are ranked 70th in Oregon).
Del Norte got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tobias Meyers out in front who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also picked up 54 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Benjamin Borges, who rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry.
Del Norte's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Del Norte will face off against Arcata at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Ashland, they will head out on the road to face off against Crook County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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