Football Recap: Leakey Eagles vs. San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool
After losing to San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool the last time they met, Leakey decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Leakey Eagles walked away with a 48-38 win over San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Leakey's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Paul Pintor led the charge by picking up 98 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Kellan Hidalgo was another key player, rushing for 58 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Leakey was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Leakey's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Pintor and Mason Boatwright.
Defeat or not, San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool got some senior leadership from Joshua Wheeler and Oscar Martinez. Wheeler gained 100 total yards and three touchdowns, while Martinez rushed for 60 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Martinez a new career-high in rushing yards.
Leakey's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool, their loss ended a ten-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-1.
Leakey will face off against Hill Country Christian on Thursday. As for San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Logos Prep Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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