Mojave had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They claimed a resounding 41-0 win over the Western Warriors at home. That looming 41-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rattlers yet this season.
Mojave's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Miguel Reinares, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Reinares' longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. Mark Ames was another key signal caller, throwing for 153 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Another reason for the win was Mojave's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. It was truly a group effort as Arliss Wyche, Zechariah Johnson, and Johnson picked up two apiece. Mojave got some further help from Albert AJ Tuitele: he made 11 total tackles (7.0 for loss).
Mojave's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Western, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Mojave is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Rancho at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mojave's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Rancho's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Western, they are on the road again on Friday to play Cimarron-Memorial at 6:00 p.m.
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