Football Preview: Monterey Plainsmen vs. Caprock Longhorns
The Monterey Plainsmen will face off against the Caprock Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Monterey knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Caprock likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Monterey strolled past Abilene with points to spare, taking the game 31-17.
Meanwhile, a victory for Caprock just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They took a blow against Tascosa, falling 42-14. The Longhorns have struggled against the Rebels recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Caprock's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Xavier Vargas, who gained 118 total yards and a touchdown, and Juan De La Cruz, who threw for 137 yards and a touchdown. Vargas showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 59 yards.
Caprock's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Monterey, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Everything came up roses for Monterey against Caprock in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 45-10 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Monterey since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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