Football Game Preview: Del Rio on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 17, 2024, 3:31am

Football Preview: Del Rio Rams vs. Davenport Wolves

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After two games on the road, Del Rio is heading back home. They will host the Davenport Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Last Friday, Del Rio ended up a good deal behind New Braunfels and lost 31-14.

Del Rio's defeat came about despite a quality game from Zane Hughes, who rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.

Del Rio wouldn't let New Braunfels keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Del Rio can thank Malcolm Lopez and Richard Camposano for forcing both of them. Another thorn in New Braunfels' side was Matthew Abrego, who made 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagging an interception.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 52 points the game before, Davenport was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They were dealt a 42-7 loss at the hands of Pieper. The loss was the Wolves' first of the season.

Del Rio now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Davenport, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.

Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Del Rio has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 289.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Davenport struggles in that department as they've been averaging 240.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.

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