Nordhoff had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Taft Toreadors by a score of 20-17.
Although Nordhoff took the loss, they still got scores from Jaxson Kirk and Zeke Sheets.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Rea Duenas for the heroic effort on defense: he. Nordhoff didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.7.
Nathan Swinson was a one-man wrecking crew For Taft. as he threw for 255 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 31 yards. Their leading receiver Erik Koron was Swinson's top target yet again, picking up 116 receiving yards and one score.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nordhoff will welcome Trinity Classical Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Taft, they will be playing at home against Monroe at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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