Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Devine). They claimed a resounding 46-19 victory over the Hondo Owls on the road. The win was nothing new for the Warhorses as they're now sitting on three straight.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Elijah Contreras and he. Contreras rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.2 yards per carry while he rushed for 179 yards and a touchdown while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 104.8 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Devine was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 382 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Devine's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Hondo, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Devine's road trip will continue as they head out to face San Antonio Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Devine's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so San Antonio Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Hondo, they will face off against Bandera at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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