The Del Norte Nighthawks will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the La Costa Canyon Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Del Norte is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Point Loma. Del Norte came out on top against Point Loma by a score of 20-7 on Friday.
Del Norte's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Diesel Taylor, who threw for 190 yards and a touchdown while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. Del Norte also got help from Anthony Taylor, who showed off his sure hands for 96 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, La Costa Canyon had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 37-10 victory over St. Augustine on the road.
Quinn Roth and Coby Herman were among the main playmakers for La Costa Canyon as the former threw for 255 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes and the latter gained 198 total yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Maggiore, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Del Norte lost to La Costa Canyon at home by a decisive 28-13 margin when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Del Norte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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