The El Capitan Vaqueros will challenge the Granite Hills Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
El Capitan is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Helix last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Vaqueros came up short against the Highlanders, falling 41-21. The defeat continues a trend for the Vaqueros in their meetings with the Highlanders: they've now lost six in a row.
Meanwhile, Granite Hills got the win against Helix on Friday by a conclusive 40-14. The Eagles have beaten the Highlanders the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Highlanders has come to flipping the script.
El Capitan better keep an eye on Zachary Benitez. He was instrumental in Granite Hills' win, throwing for 287 yards and four TDs. Zhedan Smith was Benitez's top target, picking up 67 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Granite Hills' run defense was locked in: Helix could only muster 2.5 yards per carry. The Eagles' ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.7.
El Capitan's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Granite Hills, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
El Capitan was taken down by Granite Hills 48-21 when the teams last played back in March of 2021. Will the Vaqueros have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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