The Roosevelt Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Colony Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Roosevelt is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Roosevelt will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points on September 6th, then bounced right back against Santiago on Friday. Roosevelt put the hurt on Santiago with a sharp 42-21 victory. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Sharks are ranked 473rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Noah Vazquez had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 153 yards on only 11 carries, and also picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023. Dylan Hixon also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Roosevelt was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Roosevelt'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 Dezmen Howard and Sheldon Williams. Roosevelt got some further help from Noah Montes: he picked up two sacks and made seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Colony came into Friday's game having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Valley View by a score of 24-17 two weeks ago.
Colony got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Justin Merren out in front who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Braylen Leal, who picked up 80 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Colony wouldn't let Valley View keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Colony can thank James Cook and Rahmeer Henderson for forcing both of them. Jamir Moss was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles.
Roosevelt's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Colony, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Roosevelt was able to grind out a solid victory over Colony in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, winning 38-31. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Colony's Elijah Ybanez, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Roosevelt still be able to contain Ybanez? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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