While it was all tied up 7-7 at halftime, Northview was not quite Baker's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell just short of the Gators by a score of 22-19. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chiefs of the 20-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Although Northview took the loss, they still got scores from Tyson Phifer, Easten Odom, and Nate Duffy.
Northview didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Phifer and Caleb Levins.
Baker's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wyatt Straight, who rushed for 132 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Straight also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defending one pass. Justice Baldwin was another key player, rushing for 117 yards and one touchdown on only five carries.
This is the second loss in a row for Northview and nudges their season record down to 1-5. As for Baker, the win keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Coming up, Northview will welcome Jay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Baker, they will challenge Zion Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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