After starting their season with two straight games on the road, West Oso is finally coming home. They will look to take advantage of their home-field as they take on the San Diego Vaqueros at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, West Oso was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 12-6 to Taft. The Bears have struggled against the Greyhounds recently, as their contest on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, San Diego lost to Rockport-Fulton at home by a 34-19 margin on Friday.
Despite the loss, San Diego saw an underclassman step up: Nicholas Luera picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 90 yards. That's the most total yards Luera has posted since back in September of 2023. Jared Rodriguez got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
San Diego's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Rodriguez picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
West Oso's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for San Diego, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1.
West Oso took a serious blow against San Diego when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 50-12. Can West Oso avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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