Rocklin has gone 8-2 against Whitney recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Rocklin Thunder will challenge the Whitney Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rocklin took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Jesuit 52-14 at home. With the Thunder ahead 31-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Rocklin's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rafi Merino, who rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries. Merino's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another back making a difference was Derek Keeley, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries.
Meanwhile, Whitney slipped by Del Oro 21-20 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Wildcats.
Gettis Rose continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 145 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 83 yards. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Rocklin's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Whitney, their record is now 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Rocklin against Whitney when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 42-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rocklin since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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