Preview: Estacado vs. Mountain View
The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. This Thursday Estacado (9-1) takes on Mountain View (4-6) in the first playoff game of the year. Estacado is currently on a nine-game winning streak and looking to extend its dominance.
Estacado kept its home record unblemished after another positive outing on its own turf. Even if it wasn't a dominant performance, it beat Borger 20 - 13 two weeks ago.
As for Mountain View, its encounter with San Elizario two weeks ago was a 56-point stomp, but the result last week was anything but. Mountain View battled it out with Fabens for a well-earned 30 - 29 overtime win. One major factor in the victory was the play of senior Manny Garcia iii, who rushed for 184 yards and one touchdown.
The last time they met, Estacado really took it to Mountain View, winning 55 - 0. Their game was over by halftime, with Estacado up 41 - 0. Will it come out on top again? We'll soon find out.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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