On Friday, October 18th, the Coronado Mustangs faced the Caprock Longhorns in a competitive game that showcased strong performances from both teams. Coronado came into the game on a 6-game losing streak, having just lost to the Abilene Eagles, 40-59. Caprock came into this game on a losing streak too, having lost their last three games.
Coronado jumped to an early lead by executing effective offensive plays and capitalizing on opportunities. However, the Longhorns quickly adjusted, driving down the field to keep the score close and showcasing their ability to respond under pressure.
Throughout the first half, both teams exchanged touchdowns, maintaining a tight contest. Coronado managed to pull slightly ahead by the end of the third quarter, leading 27-22. Caprock wasn’t finished, though, as the Longhorns mounted a determined comeback in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 29 with a hard-fought touchdown drive.
With time winding down, the Mustangs took possession and executed a decisive final drive. They found the end zone for the go-ahead score, securing a thrilling 34-29 victory. The back-and-forth nature of the game highlighted both teams’ competitive spirit and ability to perform under pressure.
The Mustangs’ season record is now 1-7. Next week, they will look to get their second win of the season against Amarillo. The Longhorns improved to 2-5 on the season and look to get their third win of the season next week against Lubbock.
Game Stats
Final Score: CORONADO 34, CAPROCK 29
Scoring
First Quarter
CAP – Juan De La Cruz 4 run (Pacheco kick), 11:04
CAP – Acosta-Lewis 43 pass from De La Cruz (Pacheco kick), 4:27
CAP – Apodaca 34 pass from De La Cruz (Vargas run), :56
Second Quarter
COR – Finch 1 run (kick failed), 11:55
CAP – Vargas 5 run (Pacheco kick), 1:56
COR – Parrish 13 pass from Vazquez (Corley kick), :11
Third Quarter
COR – Finch 4 run (pass failed), 9:43
COR – Vazquez 6 run (Corley kick), :46
Fourth Quarter
COR – Safety, punt snap out of end zone, 10:16
COR – Finch 7 pass from Vazquez (pass failed), 7:55
Team Statistics
CAP | COR
First downs: 15 | 19
Rushes-yards: 34-160 | 32-98
Passing yards: 153 | 232
Passes: 6-15-1 | 17-25-0
Total yards: 313 | 330
Fumbles-lost: 2-2 | 0-0
Punts-Avg.: 2-39.5 | 2-37.0
Penalties-yards: 9-67 | 10-65
Individual Statistics
Rushing:
Caprock – Vargas 25-175, Gonzalez 1-0, De La Cruz 8-(-15); Coronado – Finch 22-124, Stanek 1-9, Vazquez 9-(-26)
Passing:
Caprock – De La Cruz 6-15-1, 153 yds; Coronado – Vazquez 17-25-0, 232 yds
Receiving:
Caprock – Apodaca 3-101, Acosta-Lewis 1-43, Vargas 1-5, Barrow 1-4
Coronado – Parrish 7-99, Cheek 5-88, Finch 2-32, Gant 2-12, Stanek 1-1
