The Warren Warriors will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Del Rio Rams at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Warren is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell 14-6 to United on Friday. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Del Rio couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 43-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of Tivy on Friday. The Rams' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Del Rio's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Fermin Rodriguez, who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and Zane Hughes, who rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Another rusher making a difference was Ivan Aguilar, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Warren didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Del Rio when the teams last played back in September of 2023, but they still walked away with an 18-13 victory. Will Warren repeat their success, or does Del Rio have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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