Holy Cross had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 72-64 win over the Balmorhea Bears on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Crusaders considering their 12-point performance the match before.
Julian Sepulveda had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 206 yards and six touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made eight total tackles. Another rusher making a difference was Jude Mendez, who rushed for 159 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry.
Another reason for the win was Holy Cross' imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Austin Wilson and Peyton Butler who racked up six sacks between them.
Holy Cross' victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Balmorhea, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Holy Cross' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Irion County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Irion County focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday. As for Balmorhea, they will be defending their home-field for the first time this season they go up against Marfa at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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