Calexico is on a three-game streak of home losses, Southwest EC an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Calexico Bulldogs will welcome the Southwest EC Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Calexico's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Central on Friday. They were beaten by the Spartans 35-0. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 602nd, while the Spartans are ranked 278th).
Despite the defeat, Calexico got top-tier performance from Andre Lopez, who rushed for 144 yards while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Those 144 rushing yards gave Lopez a new career-high.
Even if they lost, Calexico's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Luis Vazquez was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Southwest EC's offense. They had to suffer through a 48-0 loss at the hands of Brawley.
Calexico's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Southwest EC, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-8.
Calexico was able to grind out a solid victory over Southwest EC in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 21-8. Does Calexico have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southwest EC turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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