The Vincent Memorial Scots will challenge the Calexico Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vincent Memorial's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Calexico's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Vincent Memorial is headed into Friday's match hungry for a win as their strong season has now been derailed by two straight losses. They took a hard 20-6 fall against Calipatria on Friday. The game marked the Scots' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Calexico brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. They came out on top against Southwest EC on Friday by a score of 35-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The victory was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Andre Lopez was a one-man wrecking crew for Calexico as he rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. Lopez is becoming a predictor of Calexico's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 4-2 (and 1-2 when he doesn't).
Calexico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Vincent Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Calexico, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Vincent Memorial was able to grind out a solid win over Calexico in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 14-7. Does Vincent Memorial have another victory up their sleeve, or will Calexico turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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