Two dominant backs in John Hinojosa and Jj Anaya are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Odem Owls will head out to face off against the Santa Rosa Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, Odem made easy work of Banquete and carried off a 28-6 victory. The match was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Owls had established a 21 point advantage.
It was another big night for Hinojosa, who rushed for 160 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Hinojosa is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 104 every time he's taken the field this season.
Odem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Santa Rosa against Monte Alto on Friday as the team secured a 49-13 win.
Anaya was his usual excellent self, rushing for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making five total tackles. Riley Fonseca got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Santa Rosa's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. Sebastian Moreno was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacks himself. Juan Flores was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Odem's record now sits at 8-1. As for Santa Rosa, their record now sits at 7-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Odem has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 259.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Santa Rosa struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217.1. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Odem strolled past Santa Rosa when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a score of 44-27. The rematch might be a little tougher for Odem since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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