Mesquite was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They were dealt a 52-7 loss at the hands of the Vista Grande Spartans. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
It was another big night for Fernando Moya, who picked up 91 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on only six carries for Vista Grande. Moya's longest reception was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total. Another back making a difference was Teyon Green, who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Mesquite's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Vista Grande, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mesquite's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Arizona College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arizona College Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past seven matchups -- so hopefully Mesquite likes a good challenge. As for Vista Grande, they will welcome Arcadia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Vista Grande: 14.8, Arcadia: 14.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
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