The Northfield Nighthawks will square off against the Chaparral Wolverines at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Northfield 8.6, Chaparral 9) so any points scored will be well earned.
While Northfield's win against Vista PEAK Prep wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Nighthawks won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Bison 26-25. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Nighthawks have posted since October 1, 2024.
The critical scores for Northfield came from Caroline Cummings, Julianne Heilner, Ana Baseman, and Aazurei Woahene.
Northfield's defense made their presence known, laying out Rilee Bergquist six times. Vista PEAK Prep's QB won't forget Keira Hanson anytime soon given she sacked her four times. Heilner got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Chaparral faced Legend in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The game between the Wolverines and the Titans didn't end well, with the Wolverines falling 19-0. The Wolverines' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
The win made it two in a row for Northfield and bumps their season record up to 9-3. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.0 points over those games. As for Chaparral, their loss dropped their record down to 10-2.
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