After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Non Varsity Opponent, Jal was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They claimed a resounding 55-6 victory over the Van Horn Eagles at home. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jal got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Daniel Ornelas out in front who threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes, and also rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Ornelas also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble, making 14 total tackles, and making 14 total tackles. Andre Rodriguez was another key rusher, rushing for 194 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Jal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive games.
Jal wouldn't let Van Horn keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ornelas, Rodriguez, and Rodriguez picked up one apiece.
Jal's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Van Horn, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Jal will stay at home for another week and welcome Non Varsity Opponent at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Van Horn, they will face off against Anthony at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Van Horn is facing Anthony at the right time seeing as Anthony is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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