Port Isabel proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 24) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Rio Hondo Bobcats out 27-24. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tarpons also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2023.
Luis Ramos had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 205 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Port Isabel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 379 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Port Isabel wouldn't let Rio Hondo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ty Conatser, Ryan Cienfuegos, and Enrique Vasquez picked up one apiece.
Port Isabel's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0. As for Rio Hondo, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Port Isabel has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Valley View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Hondo, they will welcome Hidalgo at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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