Football Preview: Holbrook Roadrunners vs. Many Farms Lobos
The Holbrook Roadrunners will take on the Many Farms Lobos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holbrook will be strutting in after a victory while Many Farms will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Holbrook finally turned things around against Valley on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Pirates 60-0 on the road. The Roadrunners' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Holbrook's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darren Justman, who rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Justman a new career-high in rushing yards. Manny Rico was another key back, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Holbrook's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Justman led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Many Farms fell victim to Pinon and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Eagles 44-0. The Lobos' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Holbrook's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Many Farms, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Holbrook against Many Farms in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 55-6 win. Does Holbrook have another victory up their sleeve, or will Many Farms turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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