Rio Grande City hasn't had much luck against McAllen recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rattlers will host the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Rio Grande City has given up an average of 44.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rio Grande City is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Mission on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Rattlers had to suffer through a 48-14 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The Rattlers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McAllen, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 52-0 victory over Palmview. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 25 points or more this season.
Rio Grande City better keep an eye on McCoy Wolthoff. He was instrumental in McAllen's win, rushing for 87 yards and a pair of TDs on only seven carries, while also throwing for 199 yards and three touchdowns while completing 86.4% of his passes.
McAllen now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Rio Grande City, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Rio Grande City came up short against McAllen in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 27-21. Will the Rattlers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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