Northfield couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 28-20 to the Roosevelt Roughriders on Saturday.
Northfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zavious Chineth, who picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 73 yards. Another passer making a difference was Trace Debenedictis, who threw for 145 yards and three touchdowns.
Luc Vigil went supernova for Roosevelt, rushing for 192 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per carry. Milo Pascual got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Northfield will head out on the road to square off against Mesa Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Roosevelt, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Holy Family at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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