Dragons
| 09/19/25 @ Santa Rosa | 41-34 |
| 09/12/25 vs Justin-Siena | 40-6 |
| 09/05/25 @ Montgomery | 28-22 |
Sonoma Valley had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They came out on top against the Santa Rosa Panthers by a score of 41-34. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sonoma Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cayden Waldrop led the charge by rushing for 259 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, and also picking up 35 receiving yards and one score. Waldrop's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 149 rushing yards. Dalan Lopata was another key player, rushing for 54 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Sonoma Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 313 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Sonoma Valley's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Santa Rosa, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sonoma Valley will head out to take on Piner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Dragons their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Santa Rosa, they are taking a road trip to challenge Burbank at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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