La Joya Community lost against Empire back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The La Joya Community Fighting Lobos received a blow as they fell 31-12 to the Empire Ravens. The Fighting Lobos have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
La Joya Community's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Quick, who picked up 88 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most total yards Quick has posted since back in September of 2023. La Joya Community also got a significant boost from Zion Hills, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 103 yards.
Brycen Duncan went supernova for Empire, throwing for 204 yards and four touchdowns, while also rushing for 40 yards. Nikolas Bejarano was Duncan's top target, picking up 55 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
La Joya Community's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Empire, the win (which was their seventh in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Joya Community will head out to square off against Westview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Empire, they are taking a road trip to face off against Ironwood Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Empire is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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