A win for Aurora Central just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 57-6 loss at the hands of the Northfield Nighthawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Nighthawks: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the loss, Aurora Central saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Markell Perkins rushed for 67 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 75 yards and a touchdown on only five passes.
Northfield's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cash Lacy, who threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Joaquin Oliva was another key receiver, picking up 119 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Aurora Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Northfield, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-4.
Aurora Central has already played their next match, a 30-13 loss against Denver North on the 31st. As for Northfield, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 40-21 victory against George Washington on the 1st.
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