Parkland was the 35-7 winner over Riverside when they last played one another back in November of 2019, but their luck changed this time around. The Parkland Matadors took a 32-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Riverside Rangers on Friday. Despite 126 more yards than the Rangers, the Matadors couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Parkland lost, don't look at Jayden Macias. Despite the final result, he rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Jesse Molina was another key player, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Parkland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Riverside only rushed for 129.
Carlos Rojas Iii had a dynamite game for Riverside, rushing for 119 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 159 yards and two touchdowns. 88 of those passing yards were hauled in by Ricardo Briones, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Parkland's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Riverside, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Parkland will venture away from home to challenge Hobbs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Riverside, they will host Clint at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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