After flying high against Tenaha last Friday, Joaquin came back down to earth. The Joaquin Rams were dealt a 64-19 loss at the hands of the Grand Saline Indians on Friday.
Although Joaquin took the loss, they still got scores from Jacob Gatlin, Elijah Hardison, and Hardison.
Even though they lost, Joaquin was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 165 rushing yards in 13 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Jett Taylor was his usual excellent self, rushing for 231 yards and four touchdowns on only ten carries, while also throwing for 144 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes for Grand Saline. Kolton Prox was Taylor's top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 38 yards.
Joaquin's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Grand Saline, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Joaquin will welcome Corrigan-Camden at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Grand Saline, they will have plenty of time to enjoy the victory as they don't play again for a while. They'll take on Harmony at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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