Rockport-Fulton took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They managed a 42-38 victory over the Orange Grove Bulldogs. The win was some much needed relief for the Pirates as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Traey Alvarado went supernova for Rockport-Fulton, rushing for 160 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Peyton Taylor was in the mix as well, providing Rockport-Fulton with two touchdowns.
Rockport-Fulton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Sean Howell and Jaxon Keown. Howell also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, defending a pass and snagging an interception.
Defeat or not, Orange Grove got some senior leadership from Logan Rodriguez and Diego Garza. Rodriguez threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, while Garza. gained 92 total yards and three touchdowns.
Rockport-Fulton is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they face off against San Diego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rockport-Fulton is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Orange Grove, they will welcome Jones at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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