The Rincon/University Rangers and the Vista Grande Spartans are set to duel on Friday. Rincon/University hasn't scored more than eight points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Rincon/University will bounce into Friday's game after beating Cholla, who they hadn't topped in seven consecutive meetings. Rincon/University skirted past Cholla 8-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Rangers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Vista Grande entered their matchup against Arizona College Prep on Thursday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Vista Grande had to suffer through a 42-12 loss at the hands of Arizona College Prep. Having soared to a lofty 70 points in the game before, the Spartans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Despite the defeat, Vista Grande got top-tier performance from Thomas Ortega Jr, who picked up 168 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ortega Jr has become a key player for Vista Grande: the team is undefeated when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 1-2 otherwise.
Rincon/University's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Vista Grande, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Rincon/University was dealt a bruising 54-14 defeat at the hands of Vista Grande in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Rincon/University avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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