Football Preview: Mendota Aztecs vs. McFarland Cougars
The Mendota Aztecs will square off against the McFarland Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. McFarland took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Mendota, who comes in off a win.
Mendota is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Orange Cove two weeks ago. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Aztecs with their most commanding win of the season.
Mendota's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryan Preciado, who threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. David Gonzalez helped Preciado out on the ground, rushing for 118 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Mendota was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Mendota's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Martin Rodriguez and Julian Silva.
Meanwhile, McFarland was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 46-19 loss at the hands of Golden Valley.
Despite their loss, McFarland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sebastian San Juan Concha, who picked up 92 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 40 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Jorge Hernandez-Galvan, who threw for 94 yards and three touchdowns.
Mendota's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for McFarland, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Mendota has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 174 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like McFarland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 188. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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