Football Preview: Calexico Bulldogs vs. Brawley Wildcats
Calexico hasn't had much luck against Brawley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Calexico Bulldogs will stay at home for another week and welcome the Brawley Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Calexico: 14.4, Brawley: 13.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
Calexico's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Holtville offense got past them. Calexico was beaten by Holtville 38-0 on Friday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Brawley put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Gila Ridge on the road to the tune of 56-21. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Matthew Moreno continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Sergio Garcia was in the mix as well, providing Brawley with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Brawley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Brawley'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 Garcia and Andrew Camilo.
The defeat snapped Calexico's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Brawley, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Calexico has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Brawley struggles in that department as they've been averaging 193.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Calexico took a serious blow against Brawley when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 40-0. Will Calexico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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