A win for Hidalgo just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Zapata Hawks on the road and fell 59-20. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 56-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Hidalgo lost, don't look at Robert Gallegos. Despite the final result, he rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown. Those 138 rushing yards gave Gallegos a new career-high. Backing up that air attack was Ian Szczuroski, who rushed for 90 yards.
Hidalgo's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Zapata, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Calallen the next time they take the field. Zapata will head out to face Calallen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Hidalgo will host them at 7:00 p.m. on November 1st.
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