Dublin gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Deer Valley Wolverines 21-18. For the Gaels, this counts as revenge for the 26-7 win the Wolverines walked away with the last time they faced one another back in September of 2024.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Dublin's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Lyla Salemi, Presley Kerkow, and Kiren Shergill, who each picked up one sack apiece. Salemi got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Coming up, Dublin will be playing at home against Livermore at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. This will be the Gaels' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Deer Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Mt. Diablo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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