Rockport-Fulton took a 20-point defeat the last time they faced off against Cuero, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. In a tight game that could have gone either way, the Pirates made off with a 57-56 victory over the Gobblers. The Pirates' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Traey Alvarado
| 10/10/25 vs Cuero | 206 |
| 10/03/25 vs Hallettsville | 56 |
| 09/26/25 @ Calallen | 32 |
| 09/19/25 vs Kinkaid | 107 |
| 09/12/25 @ Bishop | 168 |
| + 2 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Rockport-Fulton to victory, but perhaps none more so than Traey Alvarado, who rushed for 206 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Alvarado is now averaging an impressive 111.9 rushing yards per game. Rockport-Fulton also got a significant boost from Zane Rios, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 86 yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rockport-Fulton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 454 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Another reason for the win was Rockport-Fulton's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Brady Cunningham, Kam Alston, and Aiden Williams, who each picked up one sack apiece. Rockport-Fulton got some further help from Cunningham: he picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 11 total tackles.
Loss or not, Cuero got some senior leadership from Jaxxon Marie and Walker Dietze. Marie threw for 312 yards and five TDs, while Dietze picked up 100 receiving yards and three scores. What's more, he's the contest marked his third straight with at least 100.
Rockport-Fulton now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Cuero, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Looking ahead, Rockport-Fulton will venture away from home to challenge Ingleside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Cuero, they will be playing at home against Sinton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gobblers will need to watch out since the Pirates have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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