Football Recap: Roosevelt Starts off Right with Win over Denver City

By Team Reports Sep 2, 2024, 4:37am

Football Recap: Roosevelt Eagles vs. Denver City Mustangs

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Roosevelt had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Denver City Mustangs 36-34.

Cristian Castillo had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. He got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible90 yards. Jaden Zuniga was in the mix too, providing Roosevelt with two rushing touchdowns touchdowns.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Roosevelt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in 14 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on New Deal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roosevelt will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Denver City, they will take on Littlefield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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