On Friday, the San Diego Vaqueros ended up a good deal behind the Rockport-Fulton Pirates and lost 34-19.
Despite the loss, San Diego saw an underclassman step up: Nicholas Luera picked up 78 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 90 yards. That's the most total yards Luera has posted since back in September of 2023. Jared Rodriguez got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
San Diego's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Rodriguez picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Rockport-Fulton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Traey Alvarado, who rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Taylor, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown.
San Diego's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Rockport-Fulton, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0.
San Diego will take on West Oso at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Diego is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Rockport-Fulton, they will host Bishop at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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