Edcouch-Elsa extended their winning streak to five games thanks to a huge performance from Elijah Trevino. The Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets came out on top against the Lopez Lobos by a score of 24-17 on Thursday thanks in part to Trevino, who rushed for 159 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Lopez's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eddie Slovak, who rushed for 152 yards. Slovak is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 110 every time he's taken the field this season. Gabriel Rios was in the mix as well, providing Lopez with two touchdowns.
Edcouch-Elsa's record now sits at 8-2. As for Lopez, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Edcouch-Elsa will venture away from home to challenge Mission Veterans Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Edcouch-Elsa's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Mission Veterans Memorial's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lopez, they are taking a road trip to face off against Pioneer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lopez is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.9 points per game this season.
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