Corpus Christi Moody's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took down the Cigarroa Toros 42-24. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Trojans also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2024.
Kayden Dufour went supernova, rushing for 111 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries. Patrick Garza was in the mix as well, providing Corpus Christi Moody with one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Corpus Christi Moody was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cigarroa only rushed for 117 rushing yards.
Another reason for the win was Corpus Christi Moody's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for eight sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Cash Orgas and Max Gonzales, who racked up six sacks between them. Corpus Christi Moody received some extra help from Garza, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
When it comes to explaining why Cigarroa lost, don't look at Armando Mata. Despite the final result, he rushed for 66 yards and one TD on only eight carries, and also threw for 102 yards and one touchdown while completing 75% of his passes. Ruben Montemayor was another key player, rushing for 51 yards on only six carries.
The victory got Corpus Christi Moody back to even at 1-1. As for Cigarroa, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Corpus Christi Moody is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cigarroa, they will welcome Southside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Toros' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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