Rivera had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost to the La Joya Coyotes on the road by a 45-28 margin on Friday. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Coyotes apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Rivera lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Gabriel Gonzalez, who rushed for 108 yards and two TDs on only ten carries, and also picked up 38 receiving yards and one touchdown. Ivan Rodriguez was another key player, throwing for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rivera will face off against Edinburg North at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for La Joya, they will challenge Lopez at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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