After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hamilton, Nuview Bridge was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They strolled past the Desert Chapel Eagles with points to spare, taking the game 42-28. The Knights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Joshua Rodriguez
| 09/19/25 vs Desert Chapel | 3 |
| 09/11/25 vs Hamilton | 2 |
| 08/22/25 vs Pacific | 1 |
| 10/17/24 vs Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School | 1 |
| 08/23/24 @ Desert Chapel | 1 |
Joshua Rodriguez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 88 yards and three scores on only seven carries, while also picking up 91 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those three rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Nuview Bridge proved: they limited Desert Chapel to a paltry 2.5 yards per carry. The Knights didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged seven.
When it comes to explaining why Desert Chapel lost, don't look at Samuel Mourhess. Despite the final result, he rushed for 40 yards and three TDs, and also threw for 329 yards and one touchdown.
Nuview Bridge's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Desert Chapel, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Nuview Bridge will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Desert Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on October 3. The Conquerors' defense has only allowed 7.8 points per game this season, so the Knights' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Desert Chapel, they will face off against Duarte at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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