Roosevelt lost to Atascadero back in September of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Rough Riders came out on top against the Greyhounds by a score of 26-14. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Rough Riders.
Among those leading the charge was Cj Barker, who threw for 116 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 47 yards and one touchdown.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Roosevelt proved: they limited Atascadero to a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. While two picked up at least two total tackles, Dupree Evans stood above the rest. He made two total tackles and snagged an interception. Roosevelt's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 4.7.
Despite the loss, Atascadero still got an impressive performance from Mike Trejo, who threw for 129 yards and one TD, and also punched in one score on the ground.
Roosevelt's record now sits at 2-0. As for Atascadero, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Roosevelt didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 46-6 win against Firebaugh on the 12th. As for Atascadero, they have also already played their next game, a 34-18 victory against South on the 12th.
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