The Norco Cougars will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Upland Highlanders/Scots at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Norco is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They lost 29-7 to Cajon on Friday. The loss leaves the Cougars without a win on the season.
Meanwhile, Upland took care of business in their home opener on Friday (barely). They skirted past La Habra 26-23. Given the Highlanders/Scots' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Highlanders are ranked 116th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Upland's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lequand Jackson, who threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushed for 39 yards.
Norco was taken down by Upland 44-7 in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Thankfully for Norco, Noah Sandoval (who threw for 190 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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