Christoval's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Sonora Broncos by a score of 20-13. For the Cougars, this counts as revenge for the 46-0 win the Broncos walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Christoval's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Manuel Riojas, who rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown. Riojas was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 55 yards. Christoval also got help from Kelton Gibbs, who showed off his sure hands for 84 receiving yards.
Another reason for the win was Christoval's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. Ethan Busch was especially locked on to Sonora's QB and sacked him twice.
Christoval's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Sonora, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against Ozona at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Christoval surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sonora, they will face off against Colorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Colorado and three for Sonora.
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