West Mesa had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They lost to the St. Pius X Sartans on the road by a 47-29 margin on Saturday. The Mustangs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sartans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why West Mesa lost, don't look at Victor Aguilar. Despite the final result, he rushed for 141 yards and a pair of scores. Another player making a difference was Marcos Ochoa, who picked up 68 receiving yards and one TD.
West Mesa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jaedon Woods.
St. Pius X got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Hershul Olloway Jr out in front who rushed for 176 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only eight carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Olloway Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Isaiah Carpenter was another key player, throwing for 399 yards and five TDs while picking up 17.3 yards per attempt.
Looking ahead, West Mesa will take on Mayfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Pius X, they will face off against Grants at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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