If Calallen was riding high fresh off their 29-7 takedown of Rockport-Fulton last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The match between the Calallen Wildcats and the Sinton Pirates wasn't particularly close, with the Calallen Wildcats falling 27-13. The matchup marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Calallen lost on Friday, don't look at Carlos Rosales. Despite the final result, he rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. That's the most rushing yards Rosales has posted since back in November of 2023.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Sinton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Derek Garcia, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Garcia posted at least 115 rushing yards in the fifth games prior. Another player making a difference was Triston Handson, who rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown.
Calallen's defeat dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Sinton, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats faces off against Valley View at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Calallen will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Sinton, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Cuero at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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