Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Weslaco East). They claimed a resounding 41-2 win over the Rivera Raiders on the road. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Wildcats had established a 35 point advantage.
Weslaco East found their leader in underclassman Malachi Rodriguez, who rushed for 193 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 193 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Rodriguez. Another player making a difference was Elias Rodriguez, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown.
Weslaco East didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ramiro Carrera and Gabriel Horta. Horta is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Weslaco East's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Rivera, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Weslaco East will look to defend their home field on Friday against Donna North at 7:30 p.m. Weslaco East is facing Donna North at the right time seeing as Donna North is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Rivera, they will head out to face off against Flour Bluff at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Flour Bluff's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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