Pinon was handed a two-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Hopi on Friday. The Pinon Eagles claimed a resounding 42-0 win over the Hopi Bruins. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six matches by 24 points or more so far this season.
Josh Manuelito was his usual excellent self, rushing for 164 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Manuel Lee got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Pinon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 332 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 254 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Pinon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Adriano Manuelito, Josh, and Lee picked up one apiece.
Pinon pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hopi, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8.
As of now, neither Pinon nor Hopi have any future games scheduled.
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