FREDDY GONZALEZ | Staff Writer
The Raymondville Bearkats are hoping to rebound after a tough 17-7 loss to La Feria in Week 1.
While the Bearkats’ defense played lights out against the La Feria Lions, allowing 123 yards, Raymondville coach Frank Cantu is hoping to see more from his squad Friday when it takes on Grulla.
“Honestly I think both teams played great defensively,” Cantu said. “We hope to continue playing the tough defense that we have been playing and to come out strong on offense as well. Grulla has a good defense as well, and it’s going to be another very good test for us, we just need to play a complete game.
“But credit to La Feria, they came in with a good game plan and got two key turnovers in the fourth quarter that led to the 10 points and the big difference.”
BIG NUMBERS
There were some pretty big numbers posted on the scoreboards across the Rio Grande Valley, and in the local area some players put up some big individual performances.
For the Rio Hondo Bobcats, three players had big nights during their 41-21 victory over La Joya Juarez-Lincoln.
Cross Gonzalez rushed for 109 yards on 10 carries and hauled in another 46 yards and one touchdown. Teammate Danny Vasquez also had a big night on the ground, rushing for 106 yards on 17 carries and bringing two catches for 43 yards and one touchdown.
But perhaps the Bobcats player with the biggest Week 1 performance was quarterback Josiah Ortega, who completed 15 of 19 passes for 215 yards and five touchdowns.
Another player with a big opening-week performance was Santa Maria freshman Erick Castellanos, who rushed for 175 yards in a 20-8 victory over MMA.