Northgate entered their game against Shenango on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Northgate Flames took a 25-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shenango Wildcats. The Flames were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Northgate's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darius Fields, who rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Fields has posted since back in September of 2023. Another rusher making a difference was Zion Ward, who rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Northgate was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 180 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Northgate's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Shenango, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northgate will welcome Neshannock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shenango, they will face off against South Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shenango is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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