Northgate extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They fell 42-35 to the Las Lomas Knights. The Broncos were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Despite the loss, Northgate still got an impressive performance from Tristan Tolerton, who rushed for 136 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 57 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tolerton showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 57 yards.
Even if they lost, Northgate's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Liam Fruchtenicht, Micah Anum, and Damon Oberbruner, who each picked up one sack apiece. Northgate got some further help from Fruchtenicht: he picked up a sack and made 16 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
As for Las Lomas, their victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kane Sekulich had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 207 yards and three TDs. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Lewis, who threw for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. After each having a week off, Northgate and Benicia will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. on the 17th. This will be the Broncos' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Las Lomas, they will challenge Clayton Valley Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Sekulich and Jhadis Luckey.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
