Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask United). They put the hurt on the United South Panthers with a sharp 44-21 victory on Friday. That's more bragging rights for the Longhorns, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jorge Luna went supernova for United, throwing for 354 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Luna has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Colt Lozano also helped out as he racked up 123 receiving yards.
United wouldn't let United South keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. United can thank Dante Garcia and Jorge Robles for forcing both of them. United got some further help from Jordan Zaragoza: he made 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
United South's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jonathan Tello, who picked up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 32 yards. Tello got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 68 yards. David Gonzalez handled things on the ground, rushing for 83 yards and a rushing touchdown.
United now has a winning record of 3-2. As for United South, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Del Rio the next time they take the field. United will head out to face Del Rio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while United South will host them at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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