It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Del Norte had no problem doing just that on Friday. They slipped by the Kelseyville Knights 13-12. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Knights, too.
Leading Del Norte to victory were Benjamin Borges and Aidan Rice. Borges gained 104 total yards and two touchdowns, while Rice rushed for 46 yards.
Kelseyville's loss came despite strong showings from Kyle Watkins and Brock Barrick. Watkins gained 199 total yards and a touchdown, while Barrick threw for 201 yards and a touchdown on only 12 passes. Watkins' longest reception was for an incredible 76 yards.
The win (which was Del Norte's eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.5 points per game. As for Kelseyville, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2.
Del Norte is taking a road trip to face off against Moreau Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Moreau Catholic has won four straight at home, while Del Norte won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Kelseyville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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