On Friday, the Pioneer Patriots were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 12-7 to the Rodriguez Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 379th, while the Mustangs are ranked 124th).
Pioneer didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tiburcio Silva and Devion Corley. Silva also made six total tackles, which is notable because Pioneer is undefeated when he posts at least four total tackles, but 2-4 otherwise.
Pioneer's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Rodriguez, they pushed their record up to 10-0 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Pioneer and Vanden are set to duel on Friday. Vanden is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.6 points per game this season. Rodriguez does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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