Foothill was handed a 44-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 10-9 win over the Norte Vista Braves.

Aidan Faraj
| 09/05/25 @ Norte Vista | 120 |
| 08/21/25 @ Marina | 102 |
| 11/01/24 @ La Habra | 33 |
| 09/05/24 @ Orange | 21 |
| 08/29/25 vs Tustin | 8 |
Aidan Faraj had a dynamite game, rushing for 120 yards on only 14 carries, while also picking up 42 receiving yards. Those 120 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Foothill didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Norte Vista to a completion percentage of just 40%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Anthony Luna and Nico Gonzalez, who each logged one passes deflected. Foothill wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 60%.
Norte Vista's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Ryan Henderson, who picked up 56 receiving yards and one touchdown, and Dreadie Allain, who rushed for 72 yards.
Foothill's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Norte Vista, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Foothill has already played their next game, a 49-21 defeat against Troy on the 12th. As for Norte Vista, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 26-14 win against Santa Monica on the 12th.
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