Two dominant backs in Jj Anaya and John Hinojosa are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Santa Rosa Warriors will welcome the Odem Owls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Santa Rosa against Monte Alto as the squad secured a 49-13 victory.
It was another big night for Anaya, who rushed for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made five total tackles. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Riley Fonseca, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Santa Rosa's defense and their eight sacks. In that department, Sebastian Moreno was the leader with two. Juan Flores was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Odem made easy work of Banquete on Friday and carried off a 28-6 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Owls.
Hinojosa was his usual excellent self, rushing for 160 yards and four touchdowns, while also picking up 33 receiving yards. Hinojosa is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 104 every time he's taken the field this season.
Odem was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in nine consecutive games.
Odem's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Santa Rosa, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Santa Rosa has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 217.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Odem struggles in that department as they've been averaging 259.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Santa Rosa ended up a good deal behind Odem when the teams last played back in September of 2023, losing 44-27. Will Santa Rosa have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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