Football Recap: Heppner Mustangs vs. Stanfield Tigers
Heppner got themselves on the board against Stanfield on Friday, but Stanfield never followed suit. They blew past the Stanfield Tigers, posting a 62-0 victory on the road. That looming 62-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Heppner's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alakae Rodriguez, who rushed for 57 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Rodriguez is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Joseph Albitre, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Heppner was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Heppner didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Caylan Proudfoot, Nickolas Wenberg, and Mason Orem picked up one apiece. Orem's posted a season-high passer rating of 177.1.
Heppner's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Stanfield, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heppner will face off against Weston-McEwen/Griswold at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Heppner's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Weston-McEwen/Griswold's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Stanfield, they will square off against Grant Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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