Vega is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Friday. They are taking a road trip to square off against the Farwell Steers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Vega took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed last Friday. They blew past Memphis 20-0. The Longhorns haven't had any issues with the Cyclones recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Meanwhile, Farwell strolled past Bovina with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14.
Farwell's win came from a few key players Vega will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kolson Allen, who rushed for 87 yards and one score on only six carries, and also threw for 28 yards and one TD while completing 71.4% of his passes. BO Reed helped out on the ground, rushing for 92 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Farwell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 290 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bovina only rushed for 167.
One reason for the win was Farwell's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Reed, Franklin Valle, and Daniel Silva, who each picked up one sack apiece.
The victory got Vega back to even at 3-3. As for Farwell, their record is now 5-1-1.
Vega lost to Farwell on the road by a decisive 28-14 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Longhorns avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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