Northridge hadn't done well against Newark Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Northridge Vikings put the hurt on the Newark Catholic Green Wave with a sharp 42-20 victory. That 22 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Jayce Golden was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns. Dylan Chambers got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Northridge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ben Aamodt and Chambers. The dominant performance also gave Aamodt a new career-high in rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Northridge's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2. As for Newark Catholic, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northridge will host Johnstown-Monroe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northridge's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Johnstown-Monroe's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Newark Catholic, they will welcome Utica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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