Nighthawk Football to Host Great Oak

Great Oak will stom into Murrieta Valley Friday after an emotional comeback  42-30 victory over the much-improved Murrieta Mesa Rams team last week.

They improved their record to 4-2 and are 1-0 in Southwestern League play. Led by quarterback Carson Luna, the Woflpack’s explosive, well-balanced offense gained 211 yards on the ground and 266 yards in the air, highlighted by a 72 yard bomb from Luna to Ryan Hayes in the fourth quarter.

Murrieta Valley is 5-1 and comes into the contest with dominating victories over Elsinore and Temecula Valley. en route to a 27-10 win in their first league game.

The defense is playing well, with seniors Sam Allen, Charlie Mckee and Brandon Finne bringing experience and leadership to this young defensive unit. Terin Solomon, Kody Thornburg and Desean Bullock are tough, quick and aggressive against both the run and pass. Noah Johnson, Michael Payne and Jordan Silva solidify a very talented Nighthawk defensive line.

Last week, Murrieta Valley’s unstoppable running back tandem of Jack Magpusao and Jacob Augustine was limited to just 101 yards on 30 carries.

This week, the Nighthawks' offensive line needs to open holes for the two exceptional running backs. Captain and center Lloyd Waialai anchors the line consisting of  Brandon Rada, Kyle Underwood and sophomores Jeremiah Boggs, Christian Linsky and Grant Hatch.

As the season has progressed, more offensive tools are being utilized. Look for quarterback Andrew Blake to start spreading his passes to the Nighthawk Receivers Brandon Iacobellis, Jaleel Shabazz, Jalah “Kubasaki” Patton, Sean Young, and Kale Novak.  

Great Oak's Wolfpack intends to devour the Nighthawks Friday night; the Nighthawks have other plans.

Game time is 7 p.m. at . Freshman play at home at 4 p.m., and junior varsity meets Great Oak at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Vista Murrieta takes on Temecula Valley at home at 7 p.m. Friday, and Murrieta Mesa travels to Chaparral for a 7 p.m. game time.

--Submitted by Charles Mckee

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