The Lopez Lobos will challenge the Mercedes Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Lopez sitting on three straight wins and Mercedes on six.
On Thursday, Lopez strolled past Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest with points to spare, taking the game 34-18.
Lopez didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Diego Guerra and Ryan Carmona. Another thorn in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest's side was Pedro Lopez, who picked up three sacks, forced one fumble, and made nine total tackles.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between Mercedes and Edcouch-Elsa, and Mercedes kept the tradition alive. The Tigers took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-8 victory over the Yellowjackets. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won three matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
Mercedes had a senior duo take command as Diego Bravo rushed for 194 yards and two TDs on only 13 carries and Robert Sanchez gained 184 total yards and four touchdowns. Bravo really tore up the turf during one magnificent 83-yard run.
Mercedes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 424 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 185 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Lopez's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Mercedes, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Thursday's contest might be decided on the ground. Lopez has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 173.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mercedes struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 263.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Thursday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lopez couldn't quite finish off Mercedes in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 and fell 41-38. Will the Lobos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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