Mojave has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will venture away from home to challenge the Rancho Rams at 6:00 p.m. Mojave's defense has only allowed 12.8 points per game this season, so Rancho's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Mojave is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 41-0 victory over Western. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Rattlers with their most commanding win of the season.
Mojave's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Miguel Reinares, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Reinares got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 76 yards. S'Marrion Coleman also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
Mojave's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB eight times. It was truly a group effort as Arliss Wyche, Zechariah Johnson, and Jray-Joseph Vele picked up two apiece. Mojave got some further help from Albert AJ Tuitele: he made 11 total tackles (7.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Rancho was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were beaten by Lincoln County 48-0.
Mojave pushed their record up to 3-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Rancho, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Everything came up roses for Mojave against Rancho when the teams last played back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 38-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Mojave 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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