Canutillo has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.25 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They received a blow as they fell 31-14 to the Del Valle Conquistadores. That makes it the first time this season the Eagles have let down their home crowd.
When it comes to explaining why Canutillo lost, don't look at Rene Huerta. Despite the final result, he rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 36 receiving yards.
Jake Fette had an outrageously good game for Del Valle as he rushed for 55 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 234 yards and a touchdown. Shelton Fuller was another key player, rushing for 72 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Canutillo's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1. As for Del Valle, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Canutillo will take on El Paso at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canutillo's defense has only allowed 10.2 points per game this season, so El Paso's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Del Valle, they will challenge Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Del Valle is facing Jefferson at the right time seeing as Jefferson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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