The Veterans Memorial Chargers will take on the Harlingen Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Veterans Memorial knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Harlingen likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, Veterans Memorial got the win against Pioneer by a conclusive 45-21. The result was nothing new for the Chargers, who have now won three games by 24 points or more so far this season.
Veterans Memorial had a senior duo take command as Alvin Trevillion rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries and Michael Montoya rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. With that strong performance, Trevillion is now averaging an impressive 100.2 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Veterans Memorial was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 545 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Veterans Memorial didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tyson Rios and Michael Rodriguez.
Meanwhile, Harlingen came up short against Cuero on Friday and fell 24-14.
Veterans Memorial has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Harlingen, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 4-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Veterans Memorial has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 380.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Harlingen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 180.7. It's looking like Thursday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Veterans Memorial suffered a grim 52-28 defeat to Harlingen in their previous matchup back in October of 2015. Can Veterans Memorial avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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