Northridge is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Wawasee a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Northridge Raiders will host the Wawasee Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
Northridge is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since September 1, 2023 on Friday. They came up short against Mishawaka, falling 27-7. The Raiders were down 27-0 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, Wawasee can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 36-7 victory over Goshen. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Wawasee can attribute much of their success to Cameron Senter, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wawasee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Wawasee wouldn't let Goshen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wawasee can thank Jayden Stahl and Carson Nine for forcing both of them.
Northridge's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Wawasee, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Northridge has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 149 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wawasee struggles in that department as they've been averaging 163.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Northridge against Wawasee when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-20 victory. In that matchup, Northridge amassed a halftime lead of 49-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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