Irvin's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Fabens Wildcats with points to spare, taking the game 35-20. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Rockets also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2024.
Irvin had a senior duo take command as Michael Salazar picked up 112 receiving yards and a pair of TDs and Dallas Medina threw for 234 yards and three touchdowns. Salazar didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended three passes.
Irvin's run defense was locked in: Fabens could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Oscar Salais for the heroic effort on defense: he. Irvin's ground attack was stronger, having averaged five.
When it comes to explaining why Fabens lost, don't look at Jesus Martinez. Despite the final result, he threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 43 yards and one score. Martinez's passing game has become a key predictor of the Wildcats' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 2-3 otherwise.
Irvin's record is now 4-5. As for Fabens, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Irvin is set to take on their familiar foe Clint at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Medina and Brandon Quezada. Meanwhile, Fabens will challenge rival Riverside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Martinez and Carlos Rojas III.
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