Edcouch-Elsa had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it four. They were outmatched by the Mercedes Tigers and fell 42-8. The game marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Even if they lost, Edcouch-Elsa's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Servando Garcia and Derek Cardenas, who each picked up 1.5 sacks apiece. Another thorn in Mercedes' side was Garcia, who picked up 1.5 sacks and made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
As for Mercedes, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0. Considering they have won three matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Mercedes to victory were Diego Bravo and Robert Sanchez. Bravo rushed for 194 yards and a pair of TDs on only 13 carries, while Sanchez gained 184 total yards and four touchdowns. Those 194 rushing yards gave Bravo a new career-high.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Edcouch-Elsa will face off against rival Porter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mercedes is set to challenge their familiar foe Lopez at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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