Football Preview: El Campo Ricebirds vs. La Vernia Bears
El Campo is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while La Vernia is on a six-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The El Campo Ricebirds will host the La Vernia Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. El Campo's defense has only allowed 12.2 points per game this season, so La Vernia's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, El Campo came up short against Calhoun and fell 22-10. The contest marked the Ricebirds' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the defeat, El Campo got top-tier performance from Vladimir Garcia, who rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 32 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, La Vernia never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Floresville 66-0. That 66 point margin sets a new team best for the Bears this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Sean Garza and he. Garza rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries while he rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries.
El Campo's loss dropped their record down to 6-3. As for La Vernia, their record is now an identical 6-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. El Campo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like La Vernia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 290.6. It's looking like Friday's match 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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