Football Recap: Cuba Rams vs. Tucumcari Rattlers
Cuba was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 29-14 bruising from the Tucumcari Rattlers.
When it comes to explaining why Cuba lost, don't look at Dylan Sandoval. Despite the final result, he picked up 44 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Cuba's defense still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Samiko Castillo was the leader with two. Castillo is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Cuba's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Tucumcari, the win snapped their losing streak at seven games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Cuba will challenge Hozho Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tucumcari, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Estancia at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Tucumcari is facing Estancia at the right time seeing as Estancia is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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