Two dominant backs in Kobe Craig and Hector Nunez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Damonte Ranch Mustangs will welcome the North Valleys Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Damonte Ranch will be strutting in after a win while North Valleys will be coming in after a defeat.
Damonte Ranch is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past Hug 57-0 on the road on Friday.
It was another big night for Craig, who rushed for 154 yards and four touchdowns on only 11 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 145 rushing yards dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joey Jamison, who threw for 46 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 5-for-5 passing.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 42 points the game before, North Valleys was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-7 loss at the hands of Galena. The Panthers have struggled against the Grizzlies recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Damonte Ranch's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for North Valleys, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Damonte Ranch against North Valleys in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-7 win. In that match, Damonte Ranch amassed a halftime lead of 35-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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