After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Heritage, Northfield was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Pueblo East Eagles. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Nighthawks as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Zavious Chineth was his usual excellent self, rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Joaquin Oliva, who rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Northfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 303 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Pueblo East saw an underclassman step up: Dolphka Lewis rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 102 yards and a touchdown.
Northfield's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Pueblo East, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northfield will face off against Denver South at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northfield is facing Denver South at the right time seeing as Denver South is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pueblo East, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Holy Family at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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