The Southwest EC Eagles will take on the La Quinta Blackhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Southwest EC has struggled recently with 12 defeats in a row, while La Quinta will arrive with three straight victories.
Southwest EC's offense might be in the hot seat on Thursday considering what happened against Vincent Memorial on Thursday. They were dealt a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Scots.
Meanwhile, La Quinta got the win against Sultana on Friday by a conclusive 29-8. Given the Blackhawks' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 194th, while the Sultans are ranked 418th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
La Quinta found their leader in underclassman James Madden Ruberg, who rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry. Ruberg showed off some serious burst, turning on the jets for a run for 53 yards. Payton Reynolds made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
La Quinta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 194 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
La Quinta's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Reynolds and Raymond Cano.
Southwest EC's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for La Quinta, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Southwest EC was taken down by La Quinta 35-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Southwest EC have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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