The Holbrook Roadrunners will take on the Many Farms Lobos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holbrook will be strutting in after a win while Many Farms will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row dating back to last season, Holbrook finally turned things around against Valley on Friday. They claimed a resounding 60-0 victory over the Pirates on the road. The Roadrunners' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Holbrook's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Darren Justman led the charge by rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also throwing for 158 yards and two touchdowns while completing 73.3% of his passes. The dominant performance gave Justman a new career-high in rushing yards. Another back making a difference was Manny Rico, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Holbrook's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Justman led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Many Farms' offense. They were beaten by Pinon 44-0 on Friday. The Lobos just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Holbrook's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Many Farms, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Holbrook against Many Farms in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 55-6 victory. Does Holbrook have another victory up their sleeve, or will Many Farms turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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