The Port Isabel Tarpons will venture away from home to square off against the La Feria Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Port Isabel took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past King 48-19 at home. Considering the Tarpons have won four matchups by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Luis Ramos was his usual excellent self, rushing for 73 yards on only nine carries, while also picking up 73 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Port Isabel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 261 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 261 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Port Isabel wouldn't let King keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Port Isabel can thank Christopher Gonzalez and Edward Garza for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, La Feria got themselves on the board against Grulla on Thursday, but Grulla never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 50-0 victory over the Gators on the road. The Lions' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Port Isabel pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for La Feria, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Port Isabel was dealt a bruising 47-7 loss at the hands of La Feria in their previous matchup back in September of 2019. Thankfully for Port Isabel, Dorian Hernandez (who rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 192 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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