After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Pioneer, Wood was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Rodriguez Mustangs with a sharp 42-22 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Wildcats have posted against the Mustangs since October 12, 2018.
Monte Buchanan
| 08/29/25 vs American Canyon | 12 |
| 09/26/25 @ River City | 23 |
| 08/22/25 vs Fairfield | 28 |
| 09/05/25 @ Sheldon | 40 |
| 09/20/25 @ Sacramento | 48 |
Wood had a senior duo take command as Monte Buchanan rushed for 195 yards and three scores and Dj Seymour gained 159 total yards and three touchdowns. Those 195 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Buchanan.
Wood was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 312 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wood didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kobe Powell.
The victory snapped Wood's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. As for Rodriguez, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-6.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Wood will challenge rival Vanden at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Rodriguez is set to take on their familiar foe Pioneer at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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