The Irvin Rockets will face off against the Riverside Rangers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row dating back to last season, Irvin finally turned things around against Bel Air two weeks ago. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Highlanders 24-21.
The critical scores for Irvin came from Israel Martinez, Jamal Rocha, and Mike Medina.
Irvin wouldn't let Bel Air keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Angel Valenzuela, Jayce Boebinger, and Julian Chacon picked up one apiece. Julian Medina was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Meanwhile, Riverside put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. In a tight contest that could have gone either way, they made off with a 24-23 victory over Clint.
A big part of the win came down to the chemistry between Ricardo Briones and his top target Carlos Rojas Iii. Briones picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns while Rojas Iii rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown. Briones didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass.
The victory got Irvin back to even at 1-1. As for Riverside, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Irvin was taken down by Riverside 59-7 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Irvin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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