Rowe had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took down the Harlingen South Hawks 49-35 on Friday. This was payback for the Warriors, who suffered a 16-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jose Jimenez was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 32 yards and four TDs. Landin Barrera also helped out with an impressive 90 receiving yards.
Wins are hard to come by when you can't run the rock, something Rowe proved: they limited Harlingen South to a paltry one yards per carry. The team can thank Dante Rodriguez for the heroic effort on defense: he. Rowe's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 2.7.
Rowe's defensive line didn't let Austen Shroyer., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Rowe received some extra help from Sebastian Islas, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Harlingen South's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shroyer, who threw for 492 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per attempt. Gavin Ramirez also helped out as he racked up 152 receiving yards.
Rowe has already played their next contest, a 38-24 loss against Los Fresnos on the 5th. As for Harlingen South, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 17-0 win against Harlingen on the 5th.
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