Bethune had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 61-48 to the Weldon Valley Warriors. The Bobcats lost against the Warriors in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 58-13 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Bethune lost, don't look at Ismael Perla. Despite the final result, he rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 92 yards and one TD while completing 87.5% of his passes. Perla was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 66 yards. Another player making a difference was Angel Millan, who gained 168 total yards and a touchdown.
Bethune has already played their next match, a 40-26 win against Cotopaxi on the 6th. As for Weldon Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 71-55 defeat against Briggsdale on the 5th.
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