The Calexico Bulldogs will stay at home for another week and welcome the Holtville Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Calexico: 8.5, Holtville: 1.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
Last Saturday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Calexico beat Francis Parker 14-8.
Calexico can attribute much of their success to Jose Fernandez, who rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and Roberto Montejano, who rushed for 83 yards on only 11 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Calexico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in four consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Holtville put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by El Cajon Valley at home to the tune of 56-0. Fans of the Vikings have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ point.
It was another big night for Enrique Armas, who rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Holtville's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Asael Miranda.
Calexico's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Holtville, they pushed their record up to 4-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Calexico has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 233.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Holtville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 304.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Calexico lost to Holtville at home by a decisive 28-13 margin when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Calexico have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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