Rio Grande City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Veterans Memorial Chargers at home and fell 49-10. The Rattlers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Chargers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2019.
Michael Montoya had a dynamite game for Veterans Memorial, rushing for 158 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 39 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Montoya a new career-high in rushing yards.
Rio Grande City's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Veterans Memorial, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Rio Grande City will welcome McAllen Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Veterans Memorial, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Alexander at 7:00 p.m.
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