Highland Park was the 21-16 winner over Bovina when they last played one another back in September of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Hornets were beaten by the Mustangs 46-18 on Friday. The Hornets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Matthew Espinoza had an outrageously good game for Bovina as he threw for 216 yards and four touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 35 yards and one TD. That's the most rushing yards Espinoza has posted since back in August of 2024. Bovina's leading receiver Elijah Rocha was Espinoza's top target yet again, picking up 82 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Highland Park's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Highland Park will look to defend their home field on Friday against Clarendon at 7:00 p.m. As for Bovina, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Dimmitt at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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