By Jerry Hamilton/Sports Editor

Crucial Yards

The Rams got plenty of help on the ground from hard running Evan Guzman and Jose Garcia. The twosome provided 101 yards on the night.

Guzman rushed 15 times for 69 yards, while Garcia ran for 32 yards on seven carries. The twosome provided crucial yards behind Tristin Gray, who ran for 244 yards on 24 carries.

Homecoming

The Rams return home this Friday night for their home opener, as well as homecoming. The game is set for 7pm at Ram Stadium against Fort Worth Western Hills. Western Hills is 0-1 on the year after falling to Creekview 47-21 Friday night.

Rankings

The MaxPrep state raking showed the Rams/Castleberry game a toss up. Castleberry was ranked 75 among the Class 4A Division 1 rankings while the Rams are ranked 73rd in Division 2. The Rams next opponent, Western Hills is ranked 71 in Division 1. It’s another toss up.

Freshman & JV

The Mineral Wells Ram Freshman team ran over the Castleberry Lions by a 41-0 score, while the Junior Varsity pulled out a hard fought 15-8 win.