Grand Saline put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Rains Wildcats, posting a 65-14 victory on the road. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jett Taylor had a dynamite game for Grand Saline, rushing for 99 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also throwing for 114 yards and a touchdown on only eight passes. Taylor didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Grand Saline wouldn't let Rains keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force six fumbles. Micah Rodgers and Pedro Elizalde were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Francisco Torres is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Grand Saline's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Rains, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Grand Saline will welcome Joaquin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 971 yards in their previous games. As for Rains, they will venture away from home to challenge Chisum at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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