Vela is a perfect 4-0 against Juarez-Lincoln since October of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 7:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Vela has three straight victories, Juarez-Lincoln has 13 straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
While Vela's win against McAllen wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Sabercats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Bulldogs 10-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Sabercats have posted since September 20, 2024.
Christopher Caballero
| 09/26/25 @ McAllen | 143 |
| 08/29/25 @ Edinburg North | 63 |
| 09/12/25 vs Harlingen | 49 |
| 09/27/24 vs McAllen | 45 |
| 09/19/25 vs Mission | 29 |
Vela's win last Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Christopher Caballero, who rushed for 143 yards. Those 143 rushing yards gave Caballero a new career-high.
Vela didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Sergio Briones, Orlando Cano, Caidyn Hoover, and Jorge Ordonez picked up one apiece. Cano is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in each of the last six games he's played dating back to last season. Mario Cavazos, Jr. was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Juarez-Lincoln played a tough contest last Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 49-3 loss at the hands of Rowe. The Huskies were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Juarez-Lincoln's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Vela, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Vela against Juarez-Lincoln in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 44-3 win. In that matchup, the Sabercats amassed a halftime lead of 37-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
