Football Preview: Rodriguez Mustangs vs. Vacaville Bulldogs
Rodriguez is 0-10 against Vacaville since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Rodriguez Mustangs will challenge the Vacaville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Vacaville is hoping to do what Vanden couldn't on Friday: put an end to Rodriguez's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Rodriguez was the clear victor by a 45-21 margin over Vanden. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won four games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Rodriguez's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jermaine Missouri, who picked up 117 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Missouri was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 54 yards. Dylan Burke was another key signal caller, throwing for 156 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rodriguez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Rodriguez's defense made their presence known, laying out Kalani Mcleod. six times. Jamar Missouri was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three sackshimself.
Meanwhile, Vacaville never let their opponents score on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pioneer 36-0 on the road. The match marked the Bulldogs' most dominant win of the season so far.
Brendan Jackson and Tanner Boyd were among the main playmakers for Vacaville as the former threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns and the latter rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Rodriguez pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Vacaville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Rodriguez couldn't quite finish off Vacaville when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 16-14. Can Rodriguez avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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