Football Preview: Vista Grande Spartans vs. Arcadia Titans
The Vista Grande Spartans will face off against the Arcadia Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Vista Grande will bounce into Friday's match after beating Mesquite, who they had gone 0-3 against in their three prior meetings. Vista Grande blew past Mesquite 52-7 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Spartans, who have now won four contests by 45 points or more so far this season.
Fernando Moya continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 79 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. His longest reception was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Teyon Green was another key rusher, rushing for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Vista Grande was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mesquite only rushed for 95.
Vista Grande didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Eltorna Gant led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Arcadia's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Friday. They and Combs finished up on equal footing with a 90-90 tie. One positive for the Titans, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Vista Grande and bumps their season record up to 6-2. With that draw, Arcadia's record moves to 7-0-1.
Vista Grande was dealt a bruising 48-20 defeat at the hands of Arcadia in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Vista Grande have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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