Football Preview: Crystal City Javelinas vs. Hondo Owls
Crystal City is 0-7 against Hondo since November of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Crystal City Javelinas will head out on the road to face off against the Hondo Owls at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Crystal City took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Everything went their way against Poteet as Crystal City made off with a 39-13 win. Considering the Javelinas have won three games by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Hondo can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 28-20 victory over Lytle.
Kolten Alvarez was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns. Derek Elizondo was Alvarez's top target, picking up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Crystal City's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. As for Hondo, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Crystal City suffered a grim 38-14 defeat to Hondo when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Crystal City avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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