Football Preview: Mesa Verde Mavericks vs. Highlands Scots
The Mesa Verde Mavericks will head out to take on the Highlands Scots at 7:20 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Last Friday, Mesa Verde made easy work of El Camino and carried off a 30-6 victory.
Fred Robinson was a one-man wrecking crew for Mesa Verde as he rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Robinson is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Mesa Verde also got a significant boost from Cesar Granados, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mesa Verde was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 226 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Highlands put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 34-7 win over Valley Christian at home.
Walter Lewis had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 83 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Compton was Lewis' top target, picking up 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Highlands wouldn't let Valley Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Highlands can thank Jarrell Tyes and Najee Walker for forcing both of them.
Mesa Verde's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Highlands, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Mesa Verde has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 280.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Highlands struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Mesa Verde was dealt a bruising 66-39 loss at the hands of Highlands in their previous meeting back in August of 2015. Can Mesa Verde avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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