Football Recap: Rodriguez Mustangs vs. Vanden Vikings
Rodriguez put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Vanden Vikings with a sharp 45-21 victory. Considering the Mustangs have won four games by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Rodriguez got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jermaine Missouri out in front who picked up 117 receiving yards and four touchdowns. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Missouri now hauled in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Dylan Burke was another key signal caller, throwing for 156 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rodriguez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Rodriguez's defense made their presence known, laying out Kalani Mcleod. six times. In that department, Jamar Missouri was the leader with three sacks.
Rodriguez's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Vanden, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Vacaville the next time they take the field. Rodriguez will head out to face Vacaville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while Vanden will host them at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th.
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