Two dominant backs in Jonathan Flores and Samuel Liguez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Vela Sabercats are taking a road trip to face off against the Rowe Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Vela comes in on six and Rowe on three.
Last Friday, Vela took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 44-3 victory over Juarez-Lincoln. The result was nothing new for the Sabercats, who have now won three games by 31 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, everything went Rowe's way against Rio Grande City on Friday as Rowe made off with a 27-7 win.
Rowe can attribute much of their success to Adrian Botello, who threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns, and Liguez, who rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Liguez is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Vela's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Rowe, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Everything came up roses for Vela against Rowe in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the squad secured a 56-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vela since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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