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| 08/29/25 - Home | 45-28 W |
| 08/29/24 - Away | 14-27 L |
| 08/25/22 - Home | 0-7 L |
La Joya gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They strolled past the Rivera Raiders with points to spare, taking the game 45-28. For the Coyotes, this counts as revenge for the 27-14 win the Raiders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
Rivera's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabriel Gonzalez, who rushed for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 38 receiving yards and one score. Another signal caller making a difference was Ivan Rodriguez, who threw for 118 yards and a pair of TDs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. La Joya will face off against Lopez at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Rivera, they will square off against Edinburg North at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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