Football Recap: Mesquite Wildcats vs. Vista Grande Spartans
Mesquite was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were dealt a 52-7 loss at the hands of the Vista Grande Spartans. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
It was another big night for Fernando Moya, who picked up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only six carries for Vista Grande. Moya's longest reception was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another back making a difference was Teyon Green, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Mesquite's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Vista Grande, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesquite's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Arizona College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arizona College Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Mesquite likes a good challenge. As for Vista Grande, they will welcome Arcadia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Vista Grande: 14.8, Arcadia: 14.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
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