Northwood is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Laguna Beach is on a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Northwood: 6.4, Laguna Beach: 4.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Friday, Northwood beat Portola 20-9. Given the Timberwolves' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 236th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 561st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Laguna Beach's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout last Friday. They breezed by El Dorado at home to the tune of 40-0. The result was nothing new for the Breakers, who have now won four matchups by 39 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Jackson Kollock, who rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Another big playmaker for Laguna Beach was Grant Regal, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Laguna Beach's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Regal and Jack Hooper.
Northwood's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Laguna Beach, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Northwood lost to Laguna Beach at home by a decisive 35-21 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Northwood avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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