After only six points in their last matchup, Cortez made sure to put some points up on the board against Highland Prep on Friday. The Cortez Colts breezed by the Highland Prep Honey Badgers at home to the tune of 43-12. The Colts' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Leading Cortez to victory were Michael Anthony and Jamerrius Anthony. Michael rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Jamerrius rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. Michael's longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Julian Cabrera got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cortez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Cortez's defense and their three sacks. Martin Barreras was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Despite the loss, Highland Prep still got an impressive performance from Faride Isaack Villa, who picked up 118 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Gil Camacho, who threw for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
Cortez's record is now 2-3. As for Highland Prep, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
Cortez will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mountainside at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Mountainside's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so Cortez's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Highland Prep, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 63-0 defeat against Phoenix Christian on the 27th.
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