FREDDY GONZALEZ | Staff Writer
The Santa Rosa Warriors picked up their second consecutive victory of the season with a 21-0 win over Progreso in Week 4.
One reason for the team’s continued success this season is due to senior running back Ryan Mesa, who rushed for an impressive 176 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries.
So far this season, Mesa has accumulated 496 yards and five touchdowns on 60 carries through the team’s first four games.
A few other players adding to Santa Rosa attacking threat are Mike Bermea (eight receptions, 132 yards, two TDs), Robert Bentley (seven receptions, 98 yards, Two TDs), Jose Diaz-Mendez (25 carries, 233 yards) and quarterback Jose Ruiz (13 of 28, 266 yards).
While the game against Progreso was another positive sign that the team is headed in the right direction, it also signaled the end of Santa Rosa’s non-district schedule. This week, the Warriors kick off the District 16-3A DII portion of the season at home against Odem.
KEEPING UP
Despite graduating a few key defensive players, the Raymondville Bearkats’ defense seems to not have lost a beat from last season. Through the team’s first four games, the defense has allowed an average of only 173 yards per game.
This past weekend against Brownsville St. Joseph, the Bearkats held the Bloodhounds to minus-24 yards of rushing and 192 yards passing. This week, Raymondville will hope to continue that trend against a Kingsville King offense that has amassed 941 yards this season.
A few key reason for the Bearkats’ defensive success this season are Cole Cooley (35 tackles), Noe Zambrano (28 tackles), and Thomas Zambrano (23 tackles).