Riverside took a 42-point loss the last time they faced off against Austin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 27-24 win over the Panthers on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rangers have posted since September 13, 2024.
Carlos Rojas III continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 226 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 12.6 yards per carry, and also throwing for 83 yards and one TD. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 100 rushing yards. Derek Armendariz was another key player, rushing for 135 yards on only 12 carries.
Rangers
| 10/24/25 vs Austin | 27-24 |
| 10/17/25 @ Mountain View | 57-3 |
| 10/10/25 vs San Elizario | 63-7 |
| 10/02/25 @ Bowie | 57-13 |
| 09/20/25 vs Irvin | 48-13 |
| 09/12/25 @ Clint | 59-35 |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Riverside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 361 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 183 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Austin lost, don't look at Joel Castaneda. Despite the final result, he rushed for 130 yards on only 15 carries.
Riverside's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Austin, they moved to 5-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Riverside has already played their next contest, a 61-50 loss against Ysleta on the 30th. As for Austin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 42-7 victory against Bowie on the 31st.
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