Port Isabel's and Roma's game on Friday was close at halftime, but Port Isabel turned on the heat in the second half with 35 points. The Port Isabel Tarpons took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 41-14 victory over the Roma Gladiators. The Tarpons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 24 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Luis Ramos, who rushed for 118 yards on only 12 carries.
Port Isabel wouldn't let Roma keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Edward Garza was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
When it comes to explaining why Roma lost, don't look at Eli Garza. Despite the final result, he rushed for 86 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 104 yards on only six passes.
The win for Port Isabel keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. As for Roma, the loss snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Port Isabel will head out to take on St. Joseph Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Joseph Academy is on a three-game streak of home wins, Port Isabel a five-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Roma, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Pioneer at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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