Norco hasn't had much luck against Centennial recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cougars will be playing at home against the Huskies at 7:30 p.m. Norco has given up an average of 28.4 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norco is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest loss since August 23, 2024 on Friday. They took a blow against Chaparral, falling 56-28. The Cougars were down 49-21 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, Centennial faced Murrieta Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Huskies really took it to the Nighthawks for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-20 victory. The win was familiar territory for the Huskies, who have now won six contests in a row.
Centennial's win came from a few key players Norco will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Dominick Catalano, who rushed for 36 yards and one TD, and also threw for 135 yards while completing 78.6% of his passes. Another player making a difference was Zander Lewis, who rushed for 74 yards and one score on only ten carries.
Centennial's victory bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Norco, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-2.
Norco was dealt a bruising 60-21 loss at the hands of Centennial when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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