Football Game Preview: Madera Coyotes vs. Justin Garza Guardians + How To Watch

The Madera Coyotes are taking a road trip to square off against the Justin Garza Guardians at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Madera has given up an average of 30.6 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Madera is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They lost to Sanger at home by a 46-28 margin. The contest marked the Coyotes' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Jayden Martinez

Receiving Yards

10/10/25 vs Bullard	181
09/05/25 vs Paso Robles	117
10/24/25 vs Sanger	94
10/17/25 @ San Joaquin Memorial	90
09/19/25 @ Merced	76

Despite the loss, Madera got top-tier performance from Lawrence Flores, who picked up 49 receiving yards and one TD, and also rushed for 40 yards and one score. The Coyotes also got help from Jayden Martinez, who showed off his sure hands for 94 receiving yards.

Meanwhile, Justin Garza started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Edison. They were just a hair shy of victory on Thursday and fell 29-28 to the Tigers. The Guardians were up 21-6 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Even if they lost, Justin Garza's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. JJ Smith was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with nine. Eric Ramirez was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles and defending one pass.

Justin Garza's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Madera, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-4.

Madera strolled past Justin Garza in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 by a score of 53-34. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Guardians' Bohden Smith, who threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and one score. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Coyotes still be able to contain Smith? There's only one way to find out.