Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Norco). They claimed a resounding 56-23 victory over the Etiwanda Eagles. While the Cougars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Julian Medina
| 09/12/25 @ Etiwanda | 325 |
| 09/05/25 @ Orange Vista | 287 |
| 08/29/25 @ Colony | 381 |
| 08/22/25 vs Cajon | 214 |
Julian Medina had another great game (as he tends to do), throwing for 325 yards and three TDs while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushing for 93 yards on only seven carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 301.8 passing yards per game. Lee White was another key player, rushing for 96 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Special teams also deserves some recognition, posting 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Joey Gear, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Etiwanda's loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Jaden Lindsay and Dominic Mathis. Lindsay rushed for 95 yards and two scores on only 12 carries, while Mathis rushed for 57 yards. Jaidyn Shepherd got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The win keeps Norco at an undefeated 4-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 43.5 points this season. As for Etiwanda, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-2.
Norco wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 52-21 win against Citrus Valley on the 18th. As for Etiwanda, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 28-14 defeat against Bishop Diego on the 19th.
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