The Americas Trail Blazers will venture away from home to square off against the El Dorado Aztecs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four losses in a row dating back to last season, Americas finally turned things around against Parkland on Friday. They walked away with a 56-44 victory over the Matadors. The Trail Blazers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Cam'Ron Johnson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 265 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Americas' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brandon Caraveo and Isaiah Alfarez. Alfarez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last three games he's played.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Americas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, El Dorado put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Bel Air at home to the tune of 49-14. Considering the Aztecs have won four games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jadarius Sanders was a one-man wrecking crew for El Dorado as he picked up 163 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Sanders showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 68 yards.
Americas' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for El Dorado, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Americas has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 199.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like El Dorado struggles in that department as they've been averaging 251.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Americas against El Dorado in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 38-0 win. Does Americas have another victory up their sleeve, or will El Dorado turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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