Mountain View hadn't done well against Clint recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mountain View Lobos managed a 27-21 win over the Clint Lions. For the Lobos, this counts as revenge for the 17-14 defeat the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Mountain View's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Omar Nevarez led the charge by rushing for 156 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Nevarez is becoming a predictor of Mountain View's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Michael Alcala was another key passer, throwing for 113 yards and two touchdowns.
Mountain View wouldn't let Clint keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mountain View can thank Gio Rodriguez and Matthew Nava for forcing both of them. Nava also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 16. Mountain View got some further help from Edwin Reyes: he made 22 total tackles.
Despite the loss, Clint still got an impressive performance from Angel Veliz, who rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns. Veliz is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The victory got Mountain View back to even at 3-3. As for Clint, their record is now 2-4.
Mountain View will be playing at home against Irvin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Clint, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Austin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That matchup will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Sal Duarte and Veliz.
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