Orrick took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They put the hurt on Northland Christian with a sharp 50-30 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bearcats also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Xavior Gaskins was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 87 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 36 yards and one touchdown. Parker Floyd also helped with two scores in total.
Special teams also played a big role in the game for Orrick, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Floyd, who ran a punt back for a touchdown. Another bright spot was a kickoff return touchdown from Trenton Mahurin.
Orrick didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Dalton Lorino and Mahurin. Another thorn in Northland Christian's side was Lucas Walker, who made 17 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Looking ahead, Orrick will head out to take on Paris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup will give the Bearcats their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Northland Christian, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Santa Fe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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