Cesar E. Chavez hasn't had much luck against Heights recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Lobos will challenge the Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. Cesar E. Chavez has given up an average of 28.8 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cesar E. Chavez is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Sterling last Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Lobos lost 36-12 to the Rangers. The Lobos were down 23-0 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Johntta Thomas put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 91 receiving yards and one touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 55 yards.
Meanwhile, Heights got themselves on the board against Wisdom on Saturday, but Wisdom never followed suit. They breezed past the Generals to the tune of 49-0. The Bulldogs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cesar E. Chavez better keep an eye on Kobe Miles. He was instrumental in Heights' win, throwing for 178 yards and a pair of TDs on only 16 passes, while also punching in one rushing score. Kaden Cole also helped with two scores in total.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Heights, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Cole, who ran a punt back for a touchdown.
The victory was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 2-3. As for Cesar E. Chavez, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Cesar E. Chavez took a serious blow against Heights in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 60-6. Can the Lobos avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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