La Joya Community was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 27-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Westview Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Fighting Lobos of the 14-10 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Zion Hills and Gabriel Waldren certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Hills rushed for 46 yards and two touchdowns, while Waldren threw for 182 yards on 11 of 25 attempts. Jayden Quick also helped out with an impressive 97 receiving yards.
Westview got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Addarius Miles out in front who picked up 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Price, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes.
La Joya Community's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Westview, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
La Joya Community will be playing in front of their home fans against Deer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deer Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something La Joya Community surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westview, they will take on North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westview is facing North at the right time seeing as North is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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