Two dominant backs in Tyson Alvarado and Andre Flores are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Coalinga Horned Toads will venture away from home to square off against the Dos Palos Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Coalinga's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-0 victory over Tranquillity. The matchup marked the Horned Toads' most dominant win of the season.
Coalinga's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Gracin Redding, who threw for 122 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and Jd Reed, who picked up 87 receiving yards and two TDs. Korvallis White was in the mix as well, providing the Horned Toads with one score.
Another reason for the win was Coalinga's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Frank Chavez was especially locked on to Tranquillity's QB and sacked him twice. Coalinga received some extra help from White, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Meanwhile, Dos Palos entered their tilt with Firebaugh on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They enjoyed a cozy 31-14 victory over the Eagles.
Dos Palos found their leader in sophomore Flores, who rushed for 181 yards and two TDs.
Dos Palos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Coalinga's record now sits at 7-2. As for Dos Palos, their record is now 6-3.
Coalinga skirted past Dos Palos 17-14 when the teams last played back in November of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Horned Toads since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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