After flying high against Valley View last Thursday, Rio Hondo came back down to earth. The Rio Hondo Bobcats fell just short of the Port Isabel Tarpons by a score of 27-24 on Thursday. The defeat continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Tarpons: they've now lost four in a row.
Rio Hondo wouldn't let Port Isabel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jahlion Williams, Keyan Lopez, and Tomas Cavazos picked up one apiece.
Luis Ramos went supernova for Port Isabel, rushing for 205 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
Rio Hondo's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Port Isabel, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Rio Hondo will take on Hidalgo at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Port Isabel, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Valley View, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:30 p.m.
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