The Sotomayor WILDCATS will square off against the Holmes Huskies at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Holmes took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Sotomayor, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Sotomayor didn't have too much trouble with Marshall on the road as they won 21-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the WILDCATS.
Sotomayor found their leader in underclassman Cameron Grady, who rushed for 265 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Grady is now averaging an impressive 102.2 rushing yards per game.
Sotomayor wouldn't let Marshall keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Shawn Wasley, Tyce Washington, and Ayden Williams picked up one apiece. Wasley is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season.
Sotomayor was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Holmes was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Warren, falling 51-29.
Despite the defeat, Holmes had strong showings from Jayden Hopkins, who gained 213 total yards and three touchdowns, and Christopher Geller, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown. Hopkins was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards.
Sotomayor now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Holmes, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Sotomayor has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 198.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Holmes struggles in that department as they've been averaging 259. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Sotomayor against Holmes in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 39-7 win. Does Sotomayor have another victory up their sleeve, or will Holmes turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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