Casa Grande didn't have done well against Rancho Cotate recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Casa Grande Gauchos blew past the Rancho Cotate Cougars 34-13. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Gauchos.
Danny Mercado was a one-man wrecking crew for Casa Grande as he rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Mercado a new career-high in rushing yards. Brady Laubscher was Mercado's top target, picking up 89 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Rancho Cotate lost, don't look at Devin Perkins. Despite the final result, he picked up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Casa Grande's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1. As for Rancho Cotate, their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Casa Grande will face off against San Marin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Marin will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Casa Grande surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rancho Cotate, they are taking a road trip to face off against Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Cotate is facing Freedom at the right time seeing as Freedom is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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