Edcouch-Elsa lost against Port Isabel back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Edcouch-Elsa Yellowjackets took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Port Isabel Tarpons. The Yellowjackets haven't had much luck with the Tarpons recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Edcouch-Elsa wouldn't let Port Isabel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Matthew Cano and Matthew Enriquez were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Enriquez also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 13. Edcouch-Elsa got some further help from Troy Barco: he made 18 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Edcouch-Elsa's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Port Isabel, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Edcouch-Elsa will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Mercedes at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. Edcouch-Elsa's defense has only allowed 14.6 points per game this season, so Mercedes' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Port Isabel, they will square off against Roma at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Roma is on a three-game streak of home wins, Port Isabel a four-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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