Football Recap: Alexander Bulldogs vs. Eagle Pass Eagles
There's no place like home for Alexander, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Eagle Pass Eagles 17-14. 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 Alexander to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jose Fernandez Iii, who rushed for 146 yards. Alexander also got help from Rickey Carson, who showed off his sure hands for 102 receiving yards.
Alexander was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eagle Pass only rushed for 80.
Alexander wouldn't let Eagle Pass keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Alexander can thank Charlie Uribe and Walter Gonzalez for forcing all of them. Gonzalez has been hot recently, having also posted five or more total tackles the last three times he's played. Another thorn in Eagle Pass' side was Hector Benavides, who made nine total tackles (1.0 for loss) and snagged two interceptions.
The win got Alexander back to even at 4-4. As for Eagle Pass, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Alexander and Laredo LBJ will meet in a canine-themed contest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alexander is facing Laredo LBJ at the right time seeing as Laredo LBJ is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Eagle Pass, they will challenge United at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. United will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Eagle Pass surely won't give up without a fight.
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