There's no place like home for Economedes, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past the Edinburg North Cougars 31-7 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Jaguars, who have now won three matches by 24 points or more so far this season.
Economedes' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johan Nunez, who rushed for 147 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was John Carreon, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Economedes didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mathew Chavira and Ernesto Trevino.
Economedes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 422 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 199 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Economedes' win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. As for Edinburg North, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Economedes will challenge Pharr-San Juan-Alamo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Economedes is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.8 points per game this season. As for Edinburg North, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars takes on Weslaco at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Edinburg North surely won't give up without a fight.
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