Football Preview: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest Javelinas vs. Lopez Lobos
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest has been away from home for three games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. After each having a week off, they and the Lopez Lobos will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Edinburg North last Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest lost 35-14 to Edinburg North. The defeat continues a trend for the Javelinas in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost five in a row.
Meanwhile, Lopez didn't have too much trouble with Hidalgo at home last Thursday as they won 28-14. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lobos.
Lopez's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Guadalupe Ramirez, who threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Ramirez is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: he's passed for at least three every time he's taken the field this season. Gabriel Rios was Ramirez's top target, picking up 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Lopez wouldn't let Hidalgo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Lopez can thank Juan Armendariz and Andres Gonzalez for forcing both of them. Armendariz also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Lopez, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest couldn't quite finish off Lopez in their previous matchup back in October of 2019 and fell 24-21. Will Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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