For the first time this season, Muleshoe will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Roosevelt Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Muleshoe has given up an average of 41.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Muleshoe is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 59-0 loss at the hands of Dalhart. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Mules were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Roosevelt came up short against Lamesa on Friday and fell 48-38. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Friday (35), the Eagles still had to take the loss.
Muleshoe will have to contain Jaden Zuniga as he made an impact in Roosevelt's last game. He rushed for 147 yards and two scores. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Ricardo Perez, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Roosevelt, adding 12 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Perez, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Roosevelt's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Muleshoe, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-4.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Muleshoe has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 236 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Roosevelt struggles in that department as they've been averaging 237.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Muleshoe didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Roosevelt when the teams last played back in October of 2024, but they still walked away with a 42-36 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Zuniga, who rushed for 74 yards and one TD on only seven carries, and also picked up 63 receiving yards and one touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Mules still be able to contain Zuniga? There's only one way to find out.
