On Saturday, Virginia City faced Owyhee in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Virginia City Muckers breezed by the Owyhee Braves on the road to the tune of 50-8. The Muckers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Angel Hipolito continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 105 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: he now rushed for 105 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Caleb Olee was in the mix as well, providing Virginia City with two touchdowns.
Virginia City wouldn't let Owyhee keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Virginia City can thank Shiloh Coelho and Patrick Combs for forcing all of them.
Virginia City's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Owyhee, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Mineral County the next time they take the field. Owyhee will head out to face Mineral County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Virginia City will host them at 1:00 p.m. on October 5th.
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