The Coronado Mustangs will challenge the Monterey Plainsmen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coronado is coming into the contest on a four-game losing streak.
Last Friday, Coronado came up short against Tascosa and fell 29-16. Despite 196 more yards than the Rebels, the Mustangs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Demarion Finch, who rushed for 105 yards, and also picked up 54 receiving yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Vazquez was another key signal caller, throwing for 322 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.4 yards per attempt.
Coronado wouldn't let Tascosa keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Coronado can thank Zakavian Washington and Ivan Ayala for forcing all of them. Washington is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Monterey entered their match against Amarillo on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Monterey took a 50-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Amarillo. The Plainsmen have struggled against the Sandies recently, as their game on Friday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Coronado's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Monterey, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
Coronado came up short against Monterey when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 14-7. Will Coronado have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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