After only eight points in their last game, Del Oro made sure to put some points up on the board against Whitney on Friday. The Golden Eagles took their matchup with ease, bagging a 49-21 win over the Wildcats. Considering the Golden Eagles have won four contests by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Del Oro had a senior duo take command as Brock Sherman rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries and Nolen Sauve threw for 198 yards and three TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes. Sherman's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Del Oro also got help from Landen Parry, who showed off his sure hands for 98 receiving yards.
Golden Eagles
| 09/26/25 vs Whitney | 239 |
| 09/19/25 vs Oak Ridge | 66 |
| 09/12/25 vs Foothill | 213 |
| 09/05/25 @ Placer | 118 |
| 08/22/25 @ Downey | 134 |
| + 8 more games |
Del Oro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Whitney saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Tarble picked up 45 receiving yards, and also threw for 45 yards and one TD.
Del Oro's record is now 4-1. As for Whitney, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Del Oro will take on rival Granite Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Whitney is set to square off against their familiar foe Rocklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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