Walden Grove hadn't done well against Canyon del Oro recently (they were 0-5 in their previous five matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Walden Grove Red Wolves took down the Canyon del Oro Dorados 37-21. For the Red Wolves, this counts as revenge for the 21-9 victory the Dorados walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Walden Grove was led to victory by Robert Cash Iii and Kaleb Layton. Cash Iii rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns, while Layton threw for 221 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.2% of his passes. Cash Iii is becoming a predictor of Walden Grove's success: when he posts at least 100 rushing yards the team is 6-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Walden Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Canyon del Oro only rushed for 15.
Walden Grove's record now sits at 7-3. As for Canyon del Oro, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walden Grove will challenge Northwest Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest Christian is on a three-game streak of home wins, Walden Grove a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Canyon del Oro, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Snowflake at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Snowflake's defense has only allowed 11.8 points per game this season, so Canyon del Oro's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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