Football Preview: Catalina Trojans vs. Tombstone Yellow Jackets
Catalina is 0-3 against Tombstone since September of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Catalina Trojans will be playing at home against the Tombstone Yellow Jackets at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, Catalina finally turned things around against Santa Rita on Friday. They blew past the Eagles 36-0 at home. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Catalina was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Catalina didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Adalberto Torres and Joseph Martinez.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Tombstone, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They managed an 18-14 win over Tanque Verde on Friday.
Tombstone's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DJ Elias led the charge by rushing for 41 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 133 yards on seven of 13 attempts. Andrew Griesemer was Elias' top target, picking up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Catalina's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Tombstone, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Catalina has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 204.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tombstone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 199.3. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Catalina was dealt a bruising 69-0 defeat at the hands of Tombstone in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Catalina 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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