While it was Jal who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Loving who put up more. The Jal Panthers took a 32-25 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Loving Falcons. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.
Jal's loss came despite strong showings from Andre Rodriguez and Daniel Ornelas. Rodriguez gained 177 total yards and two touchdowns, while Ornelas rushed for 192 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 192 rushing yards gave Ornelas a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Jal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Loving only rushed for 166.
Loving's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trey Tarvin, who picked up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Loving is undefeated when Tarvin posts 80 or more receiving yards, but 2-3 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Bobby Parraz, who rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns.
Jal's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Loving, their victory bumped their record up to 6-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Eunice the next time they take the field. Jal will host Eunice at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Loving will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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