Reynolds had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Their defense stepped up to hand the Eisenhower Knights a 15-0 shutout on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Raiders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Gabriel Minjarez was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making three total tackles.
Reynolds wouldn't let Eisenhower keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Xavier Zachrich, Jacob Blackburn, and Minjarez picked up one apiece. Zachrich didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Reynolds will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Maplewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Eisenhower, they will challenge Saegertown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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