Weslaco kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They lost to the Harlingen Cardinals on the road by a 42-28 margin. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Weslaco's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Francisco Trevino, who threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 passes, and also rushed for 63 yards. 96 of those passing yards were hauled in by Joseph Leal, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Harlingen got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Huerta out in front who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Huerta's longest rush was for an impressive 61 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Hassan Woolery also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Weslaco will square off against McAllen Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Harlingen, they will face off against Harlingen South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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