Jal lost to Non Varsity Opponent on September 5th, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Jal Panthers strolled past Non Varsity Opponent with points to spare, taking the game 47-28. The Panthers pushed the score to 47-21 by the end of the third, a deficit the cut but never quite recovered from.
Jal got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Daniel Ornelas out in front who threw for 282 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown. Andre Rodriguez was another key back, rushing for 91 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Jal was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 256 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Jal wouldn't let Non Varsity Opponent keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Jal can thank Tj Davis and David Gaytan for forcing both of them. Gaytan is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made ten or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Jal and bumps their season record up to 2-3.
Jal will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tularosa at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Non Varsity Opponent, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Trinity School of Texas at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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