Thursday just wasn't the day for Rocky Ford's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 51-0 to the McClave Cardinals, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Meloneers of the 71-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
Juan Murillo threw for 62 yards on five of 18 attempts. Shayne Gonzales was his top target, picking up 46 receiving yards.
Rocky Ford now has a losing record of 2-3. As for McClave, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Looking ahead, Rocky Ford will venture away from home to take on Springfield at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th. The Longhorns' defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so the Meloneers' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for McClave, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Swink at 7:00 p.m. The Cardinals will be up against the Lions' rather soft defense (which has allowed 47.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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