The Mercedes Tigers’ offense continued its early season offensive explosion, scoring more than 50 points for a third straight week, routing the Roma Gladiators 66-21 in a District 16-4A Division II contest Friday at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes.
“We have some explosive players on the offense,” Mercedes head coach Roger Adame said. “Our offense feels like they can score whenever they have the ball in their hand. We’re excited to see that. Our offensive coordinator, Paul Reyes does a great job.”
Tyrell Treviño led the charge offensively, reeling off touchdown runs of 60 and 70 yards.
Up next, the Tigers (5-0, 3-0) host the Edcouch-Elsa Yellow Jackets (1-4, 1-2) at 7 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium in Mercedes.
“I told the boys we’d enjoy this one tonight then we’re going to hit the film room,” Adame said. “One of the things we’re looking at is they run an offense similar to Roma, so we got to see that tonight. That’ll help us out in preparing for that offense. They’re a well-coached, physical team. That game is always physical.”
SHARYLAND HIGH 54, PSJA SOUTHWEST 21: At Pharr, Alan Guerrero rushed for a pair of touchdowns as the Rattlers improved to 2-0 in district play.
Up next, the Rattlers (3-1, 2-0) host the Mission Veterans Patriots (3-2, 3-0) in a pivotal District 16-5A DII matchup Thursday at Richard Thompson Stadium in Mission.
DISTRICT 16-5A DI
WESLACO EAST 27, BROWNSVILLE PACE 0: At Weslaco, the Wildcats’ defense pitched its second shutout of the year to improve to 3-1 in district play.
All-purpose back Asthon Guajardo ran for three touchdowns on 115 yards, while running back Jay Vasquez added 98 rushing yards and another touchdown on the ground.
Weslaco East moves onto its bye week before resuming District 16-5A DI competition against McAllen High (4-1, 3-1) on Oct. 7 at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium.
“Our defense has played really well. We started out a little slow but we’re starting to put Weslaco East football back together, a lot of smash mouth running the ball and defense coming up big with two shutouts,” Weslaco East head coach Mike Burget said.
DONNA HIGH 42, BROWNSVILLE LOPEZ 7: At Donna, Jake Garcia threw for a touchdown and rushed for another to lead the Redskins to their first win of the season.
The Redskins (1-3, 1-3) get a week off before returning to action Friday, Oct. 8, against McAllen Rowe (3-2, 3-1) at Bennie LaPrade Stadium in Donna.