Football Recap: Pedro Rosas Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Falfurrias

By Team Reports Oct 4, 2024, 8:52am

Football Recap: Lyford Bulldogs vs. Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys

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Lyford's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys with points to spare, taking the game 14-0. That's more bragging rights for the Bulldogs, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lyford to victory, but perhaps none more so than Pedro Rosas, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown. Those 95 rushing yards gave Rosas a new career-high. Adrian Chavez was another key player, gaining 88 total yards and a touchdown.

Lyford now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Falfurrias, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Lyford will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Raymondville at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Lyford's defense has only allowed 16.4 points per game this season, so Raymondville's offense will have their work cut out for them. Falfurrias will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Rio Hondo at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Rio Hondo is coming into the game with three straight losses at home, meaning Falfurrias will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.

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