Primero has been away from home for two games now, but on Saturday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Antonito Trojans at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Primero's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
Primero is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Sierra Grande just ended the team's five-game winning streak two weeks ago. They fell 54-44 to the Panthers. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Panthers: they've now lost eight in a row.
Despite the defeat, Primero had strong showings from Brett Kendall, who threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, and Gabe Sintas, who picked up 131 receiving yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Sintas is now averaging an impressive 103.8 receiving yards per game.
Primero wouldn't let Sierra Grande keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Primero can thank Kevin Acuna and Ralsten LePlatt for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Antonito was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against La Veta, falling 60-12. The Trojans were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Despite the defeat, Antonito saw an underclassman step up: Lucas Cordova picked up 139 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Cordova showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 60 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Primero fell to 5-1. As for Antonito, their loss dropped their record down to 0-6.
Saturday's game might be decided in the trenches. Primero has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Antonito, though, as they've been averaging only 52.7. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Everything came up roses for Primero against Antonito in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 76-25 win. Does Primero have another victory up their sleeve, or will Antonito turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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