Weslaco is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Thursday. After each having a week off, they and the La Joya Coyotes will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. La Joya took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Weslaco, who comes in off a win.
While Weslaco's victory against San Benito wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers skirted past the Greyhounds 10-7. The ten-point effort marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
David Garcia had a dynamite game, rushing for 108 yards on only 12 carries, while also catching one TD.
Meanwhile, La Joya came up short against Hanna last Friday and fell 35-28. The Coyotes have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Weslaco will have to contain Mauricio Mendoza as he made an impact in La Joya's last game. He rushed for 127 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Mendoza is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season.
La Joya's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Weslaco, they now also have a winning record of 3-2.
Thursday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Weslaco has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 173.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like La Joya struggles in that department as they've been averaging 209.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Weslaco against La Joya in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-14 win. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Coyotes have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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