Merced is 8-0 against El Capitan since September of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Merced Bears will be playing in front of their home fans against the El Capitan Gauchos at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Merced's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matchups.
Last Friday, Merced really took it to Los Banos for the full four quarters, racking up a 45-7 win at home. The result was nothing new for the Bears, who have now won four contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Quintell Dupree, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Jeremy Garcia, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, El Capitan ended up a good deal behind Atwater on Friday and lost 42-24. The Gauchos have struggled against the Falcons recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Merced now has a winning record of 4-3. As for El Capitan, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 4-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Merced has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like El Capitan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 228. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Merced against El Capitan in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 56-7 victory. Does Merced have another victory up their sleeve, or will El Capitan turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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