Northridge's game back in September was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Greeley Central Wildcats 50-20 at home. The Grizzlies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jermaine Wilson Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 246 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 87-yard run. Northridge also got help from Alexander Irizarry, who showed off his sure hands for 118 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northridge was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 320 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Greeley Central lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Carlos Cardoza, who rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown. Cardoza's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 110 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Northridge's record is now 2-4. As for Greeley Central, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northridge will venture away from home to face off against Windsor at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northridge is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Greeley Central, they will head out to square off against Mead at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mead is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.8 points per game this season.
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