Falfurrias is 3-0 against Progreso since October of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Falfurrias Fightin' Jerseys will face off against the Progreso Red Ants at 7:00 p.m. Falfurrias is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Having struggled with five losses in a row, Falfurrias finally turned things around against Santa Gertrudis Academy on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lions 35-7 at home. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Fightin' Jerseys have posted since October 13, 2023.
Jaxon Garcia was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 64 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries, and also threw for 150 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Progreso was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were outmatched by Bishop on the road and fell 63-0.
Falfurrias' victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Progreso, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Falfurrias against Progreso in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 53-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Falfurrias since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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