Nelson Melendez Game Report: vs Santa Maria + How To Watch

Opposing passers better start keeping an eye on Nelson Melendez: he recorded his first sack on Friday and we're guessing he's looking for more. He also forced one fumble and made four total tackles (2.0 for loss) as Hoover took down Santa Maria 39-6. We hope Melendez's good performance is the first of many we'll see posted here on MaxPreps.com.

Looking ahead, Melendez and Hoover will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Bullard at 7:00 p.m. The Patriots will be headed into this one with a sizable disadvantage in the rankings (they're ranked 548 places lower in California), but they're not letting that get them down. Will they be able to pull off an upset behind Melendez? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.