The Pleasanton Eagles will take on the Gonzales Apaches at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Pleasanton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 40-34 to Jourdanton. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Indians/Squaws: they've now lost three in a row.
Pleasanton might have lost, but man, Erik Coronado was a machine: he rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Coronado is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Cade Segura was another key player, throwing for 176 yards and two touchdowns while completing 85% of his passes.
Meanwhile, Gonzales strolled past Marion with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 23-6.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Ayden Ramirez and he. Ramirez rushed for 60 yards while he rushed for 60 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pleasanton fell to 2-1. As for Gonzales, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Pleasanton took their win against Gonzales when the teams last played back in September of 2022 by a conclusive 37-14. Will Pleasanton repeat their success, or does Gonzales have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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