Dublin had lost three games on the road, but after bumping their record up to 4-4 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Granada Matadors, sneaking past 23-20. For the Gaels, this counts as revenge for the 46-14 win the Matadors walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Andre Armendariz
| 10/17/25 @ Granada | 256 |
| 09/26/25 vs Freedom | 238 |
| 08/29/25 vs Berkeley | 174 |
| 10/03/25 @ Amador Valley | 120 |
| 09/05/25 vs Vanden | 111 |
Andre Armendariz continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 256 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 256 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Dublin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. They are a perfect 3-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Dublin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Christian Acuna, Aiden Li, and Tyler Gray picked up one apiece. Gray has been hot, having also posted six or more total tackles the last seven times he's played.
As for Granada, their record now sits at 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss they have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Several Matadors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Damien Miles, who picked up 142 receiving yards and two TDs. Another player making a difference was Skyler Stuart, who rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown on only six carries.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Dublin is set to face off against their familiar foe Foothill at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Armendariz and Dylan Souza. Meanwhile, Granada will take on rival Dougherty Valley at 7:15 p.m. on the 31st.
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