Rodriguez is 0-10 against Vacaville since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Rodriguez Mustangs will face off against the Vacaville Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Rodriguez will bounce into Friday's game after beating Vanden, who they hadn't topped in eight consecutive meetings. Rodriguez blew past Vanden 45-21 on Friday. The Mustangs' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Rodriguez's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jermaine Missouri, who picked up 117 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Missouri showed off some serious burst, lighting up the secondary with a catch for 54 yards. Dylan Burke was another key passer, throwing for 156 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rodriguez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
One reason for the win was Rodriguez's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for six sacks. In that department, Jamar Missouri was the leader with three.
Meanwhile, Vacaville got themselves on the board against Pioneer on Friday, but Pioneer never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 36-0 victory over the Patriots on the road. That 36 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Vacaville's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Brendan Jackson, who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns, and Tanner Boyd, who rushed for 138 yards and a touchdown.
Rodriguez's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Vacaville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Rodriguez has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 153.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Vacaville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149.6. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Rodriguez couldn't quite finish off Vacaville when the teams last played back in September of 2023 and fell 16-14. Can Rodriguez avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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