North Tahoe and Coral Academy of Science - Reno pushed the score to 43-24 the last time they played Coral Academy of Science - Reno, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. The Lakers came out on top against the Falcons by a score of 18-6. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lakers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 1045th in California, while the Falcons are ranked 72nd in Nevada).
North Tahoe's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Powell, who rushed for 103 yards and one TD. Powell didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended one pass.
Lakers
| Everett Coughlin | 2 |
| Moises Bustos | 1 |
| Aksel Atkins | 1 |
North Tahoe didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Everett Coughlin led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Another thorn in Coral Academy of Science - Reno's side was Chema Jose Estrada, who made two total tackles and defended 11 passes.
North Tahoe has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 29.5 points this season. As for Coral Academy of Science - Reno, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coincidentally, North Tahoe and Coral Academy of Science - Reno will both be playing Incline the next time they take the field. The Lakers will head out to face the Highlanders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Falcons will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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