Football Game Preview: Edcouch-Elsa on Home-Turf

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 5:04am

Football Preview: Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets vs. Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots

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The Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Mission Veterans Memorial Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mission Veterans Memorial took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Edcouch-Elsa, who comes in off a win.

Edcouch-Elsa is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Donna. Edcouch-Elsa walked away with a 17-7 victory over Donna on Friday.

Among those leading the charge was Elijah Trevino, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.

Meanwhile, Mission Veterans Memorial didn't have quite enough to beat Mission on Friday and fell 23-21.

Cameron Sarinana put forth a good effort for the losing side as he threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Jordan Rodriguez was Sarinana's top target, picking up 91 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Edcouch-Elsa came up short against Mission Veterans Memorial in their previous meeting back in September of 2021, falling 27-21. Thankfully for Edcouch-Elsa, Ricky Reyna (who threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.

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