The Rincon/University Rangers''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight loss. They took a serious blow against Douglas, falling 50-7. Rincon/University was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-0.
Thomas Montgomery threw for 122 yards and a touchdown. Mateo Montano was his top target, picking up 55 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Leading Douglas to victory were Emiliano Berthely and Ivan Higuera. Berthely gained 189 total yards and two touchdowns, while Higuera rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Jason Hurtado was another key contributor, rushing for 101 yards on only 11 carries.
Rincon/University's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their overall record down to 2-7. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 9.5 points per game. As for Douglas, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rincon/University will take on Empire at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Empire is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games. As for Douglas, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sahuarita at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
