After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Coalinga, Mendota was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 40-6 win over the Avenal Buccaneers. The Aztecs' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Mendota got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ryan Preciado out in front who threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. Hawk Garcia helped Preciado out on the ground, rushing for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
Mendota's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB seven times. In that department, Bryan Ruiz was the leader with five sacks.
Mendota's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Avenal, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mendota will host Firebaugh at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mendota is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.9 points per game this season. As for Avenal, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tranquillity at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Avenal is facing Tranquillity at the right time seeing as Tranquillity is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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