Sierra Grande won the last time they faced Deer Trail and things went their way on Friday too. The Panthers enjoyed a cozy 53-37 win over the Eagles. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Sierra Grande found their leader in freshman Sammy Gonzalez, who rushed for 111 yards and one TD, and also picked up 32 receiving yards.
Sierra Grande was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 245 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Deer Trail only rushed for 88 rushing yards.
Special teams played a big role in the game for Sierra Grande, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Jadyn Martinez, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Deer Trail lost, don't look at Jayden Mingee. Despite the final result, he picked up 143 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Mingee didn't just play on offense: he also forced two fumbles and made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Chris Manriquez-Bustamante, who threw for 237 yards and five TDs on only 19 passes.
Sierra Grande now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Deer Trail, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Sierra Grande didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 61-14 victory against Kiowa on the 12th. As for Deer Trail, they have also already played their next match, a 41-40 win against Bethune on the 12th.
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