After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Woodland Christian, Mesa Verde was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 37-14 margin over the Rio Vista Rams. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Mavericks considering their six-point performance the game before.
Cesar Granados was his usual excellent self, rushing for 130 yards and three touchdowns. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles and defending a pass.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mesa Verde was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rio Vista only rushed for 172.
When it comes to explaining why Rio Vista lost, don't look at Emmett Medders. Despite the final result, he rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. Medders' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Carlos Saiz, who gained 86 total yards and a touchdown.
Mesa Verde now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Rio Vista, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-3.
Mesa Verde has already played their next match, a 34-20 win against Golden Sierra on the 18th. As for Rio Vista, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 54-0 defeat against Woodland Christian on the 18th.
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