Parkland couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 34-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ysleta Indians on Friday. The Matadors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Parkland lost, don't look at Jayden Macias. Despite the final result, he rushed for 200 yards while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. Jesse Molina was another key player, throwing for 133 yards and three touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Parkland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 270 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ysleta only rushed for 107.
Ysleta found their leader in underclassman Rodrigo Martinez, who threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 56 yards. Alonso Rodriguez was Martinez's top target, picking up 113 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Parkland is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ysleta, they will face off against Socorro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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