After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Edinburg, Edcouch-Elsa was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They put the hurt on the Port Isabel Tarpons with a sharp 28-7 victory. The Yellowjackets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jason Pena had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 76 yards and one TD, and also threw for 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Ayden Mercado helped out on the ground, rushing for 82 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Yellowjackets
| 09/26/25 vs Port Isabel | 254 |
| 09/12/25 @ McAllen | 87 |
| 08/29/25 vs Donna | 28 |
| 11/07/24 @ Lopez | 159 |
| 11/01/24 vs Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest | 234 |
| + 2 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Edcouch-Elsa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 254 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Port Isabel lost, don't look at Luis Ramos. Despite the final result, he rushed for 120 yards on only 11 carries. Ramos' rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 102 rushing yards.
The win snapped Edcouch-Elsa's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record. As for Port Isabel, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-3.
Edcouch-Elsa will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Mercedes at 7:00 p.m. on October 10. The game will give the Yellowjackets their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Port Isabel, they will take on Roma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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