Chaparral's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Norco Cougars by a score of 48-37. Given the Pumas' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 20th, while the Cougars are ranked 89th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chaparral found their leader in underclassman Dane Weber, who threw for 277 yards and six touchdowns while completing 75.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 137 yards on only ten carries. Tycen Johnson was Weber's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Chaparral wouldn't let Norco keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Shane Klingelberg led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Norco lost, don't look at Joseph Stoffel. Despite the final result, he threw for 219 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Trevor Schneider handled things on the ground, rushing for 93 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Chaparral's record is now 6-2. As for Norco, their record is now 3-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chaparral will venture away from home to square off against Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Chaparral is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.8 points per game this season. As for Norco, they are taking a road trip to take on Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Centennial will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Norco surely won't give up without a fight.
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