Del Rio and United South are an even 5-5 against one another since October of 2014, but not for long. The Del Rio Rams will square off against the United South Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Del Rio ended up a good deal behind United and lost 31-17. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Del Rio might have lost, but man, Fermin Rodriguez was a machine: he rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown. Backing up that air attack was Zane Hughes, who rushed for 88 yards.
Meanwhile, a win for United South just wasn't in the cards last Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against United, falling 44-21. The defeat continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Longhorns: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite their loss, United South saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jonathan Tello, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 32 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Tello was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 68 yards. Another player making a difference was David Gonzalez, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: United South was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as United only rushed for 83.
Del Rio's record is now 2-5. As for United South, their record now sits at 2-4.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Del Rio has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 248.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like United South struggles in that department as they've been averaging 164.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Del Rio ended up a good deal behind United South in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, losing 32-16. Can Del Rio avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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