Nordhoff had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They claimed a resounding 35-0 win over the View Park Knights on the road. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Rangers had established a 21 point advantage.
Nordhoff's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Desi Canfield, who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Jameson Moya, who gained 65 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Nordhoff was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 192 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Nordhoff'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 Thomas Eckert and Luis Gonzalez. Gonzalez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
View Park's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nordhoff will venture away from home to face off against Eastside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for View Park, they will face off against Firebaugh at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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