Mission Veterans Memorial was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They received a blow as they fell 34-20 to the Laredo LBJ Wolves.
When it comes to explaining why Mission Veterans Memorial lost, don't look at Benjamin Martinez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 31 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 105 receiving yards. Cameron Sarinana was another key player, having thrown for 279 yards and onetouchdown.
Mission Veterans Memorial wouldn't let Laredo LBJ keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mission Veterans Memorial can thank Guillermo Garcia and Aiden Uribe for forcing both of them. Uribe is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 16 games he's played dating back to last season. Mission Veterans Memorial got some further help from Ryan Guerra: he made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Mission Veterans Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Laredo LBJ, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mission Veterans Memorial will challenge Harlingen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Laredo LBJ, they will take on Del Rio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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