If Progreso was feeling good off their 48-0 takedown of Kaufer last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Progreso Red Ants lost 41-15 to the Premont Cowboys on Friday. The Red Ants lost against the Cowboys in their previous head to head back in September of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 60-7 score last time.
Despite the loss, Progreso had strong showings from Den Garza, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown, and Isael Trevino, who rushed for 55 yards.
Even if they lost, Progreso's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. Rolando Luna was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Premont found their leader in underclassman James Jaime, who rushed for 205 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries. Jaime really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run.
Progreso now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Premont, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Progreso is on the road again on Friday to play Santa Gertrudis Academy at 7:00 p.m. As for Premont, they will head out to take on Agua Dulce at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Premont knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Agua Dulce likes a good challenge.
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