The Hamilton Bobcats will challenge the Vasquez Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Hamilton: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Vasquez has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
Hamilton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 59 points on September 11th, they were much more limited against Kearny last Friday. They were dealt a 56-12 loss at the hands of the Komets. The contest marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Although Hamilton took the loss, they still got scores from Kaidin Johnson and Jaden Garcia.
Meanwhile, while Vasquez put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for California Military Institute. The Mustangs took their game with ease, bagging a 44-0 win over the Rough Riders. That looming 44-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Mustangs yet this season.
Hamilton better keep an eye on Zack Van Ornum. He was instrumental in Vasquez's win, rushing for 101 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 70 yards and one TD. Blake Mascon was another key player, rushing for 113 yards on only 12 carries.
Vasquez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 369 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Hamilton now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Vasquez, their victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Hamilton came up short against Vasquez in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, falling 21-16. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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