Ysleta had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Parkland Matadors by a score of 34-26 on Friday. This was payback for the Indians, who suffered a 38-20 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Rodrigo Martinez was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 283 yards and five touchdowns on only 19 passes, and also rushed for 56 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (113 yards to be exact) went to Alonso Rodriguez, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
When it comes to explaining why Parkland lost, don't look at Jayden Macias. Despite the final result, he rushed for 200 yards while picking up 7.7 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. Jesse Molina was another key player, throwing for 133 yards and three touchdowns.
Ysleta will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Socorro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Parkland, they will venture away from home to challenge Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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