Economedes hasn't had much luck against Weslaco recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Jaguars will welcome the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Economedes sitting on nine straight wins and Weslaco on five.
On Thursday, Economedes sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-56 victory over La Joya.
Johan Nunez
| 10/30/25 @ La Joya | 177.1 |
| 10/24/25 @ Edinburg | 137.5 |
| 09/26/25 vs St. Joseph Academy | 137.5 |
| 11/08/24 @ Weslaco | 137.5 |
Economedes' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johan Nunez, who rushed for 166 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 24 yards and one touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Nunez a new career-high in passer rating (177.1). Carlos Garcia was another key back, rushing for 50 yards and three TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Economedes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 478 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 214 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Weslaco challenged Edinburg on Friday. The Panthers took down the Bobcats 23-5.
Economedes better keep an eye on Chris Luna. He was instrumental in Weslaco's win, rushing for 68 yards and a pair of scores.
Economedes' victory bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Weslaco, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Thursday's contest might be decided on the ground. Economedes has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 386.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Weslaco struggles in that department as they've been averaging 200.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Economedes ended up a good deal behind Weslaco in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, losing 36-19. Will the Jaguars 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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