Minarets has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They strolled past the Fowler Redcats with points to spare, taking the game 51-37. The Mustangs' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
It was another big night for Torin Wolf, who threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns while completing 84.6% of his passes, and also rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Jabari Gomez got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Fowler lost, don't look at Jerod "Bubba" Smith. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 248 yards and a touchdown.
Minarets pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Fowler, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minarets will play host again on Friday to welcome Riverdale, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Minarets: 14.2, Riverdale: 16.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Fowler, they will face off against Parlier at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Fowler is facing Parlier at the right time seeing as Parlier is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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