Calexico has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.83 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were dealt a 35-0 loss at the hands of the Brawley Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 656th, while the Wildcats are ranked 187th).
Brawley had a senior duo take command as Matthew Moreno gained 79 total yards and two touchdowns and Sergio Garcia picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 81 yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Calexico and nudges their season record down to 4-2. As for Brawley, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calexico will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Imperial at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. As for Brawley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mission Bay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brawley will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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