Rancho Cotate has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Vintage Crushers at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Rancho Cotate is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 42-28 victory over Montgomery last Friday.
Rancho Cotate's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gio Martinez, who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 73 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Martinez is now averaging an impressive 117.8 rushing yards per game. Wyatt Gregori was another key passer, throwing for 268 yards and four touchdowns on only 18 passes.
Meanwhile, Vintage waltzed into their matchup on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Grizzlies 42-8 at home. That 34 point margin sets a new team best for the Crushers this season.
Rancho Cotate's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. As for Vintage, their win bumped their record up to an identical 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Rancho Cotate has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 182.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vintage struggles in that department as they've been averaging 148.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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