Holly's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took down the Rocky Ford Meloneers 90-76. The Wildcats' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Holly was led to victory by Drayden McCray and Jessie Pizarro. McCray picked up 144 receiving yards and three touchdowns, while Pizarro gained 249 total yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Pizarro a new career-high in rushing yards (127). Coy King was in the mix too, providing Holly with two touchdowns.
Holly didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Noel Lopez and McCray. Holly got some further help from Devin Eaton: he picked up a sack and made ten total tackles (2.0 for loss).
When it comes to explaining why Rocky Ford lost, don't look at Manuel Payan. Despite the final result, he picked up 121 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win got Holly back to even at 4-4. As for Rocky Ford, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Wildcats faces off against Swink at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Holly is facing Swink at the right time seeing as Swink is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Rocky Ford, they will challenge McClave at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McClave knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Rocky Ford likes a good challenge.
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