Ram Tracker: A Look at MW Football Stats and Video Highlights
Captain Blake Blue Encourages Teammates in Last Weeks Tough Game Vs Sanger
Each Week Mineral Wells Area News Will Look at Previous Game Stats and Video Highlights
The Varsity Rams football team moved to 3-1 on the season after a disappointing loss to Sanger last week. Multiple turnovers in the first half made it really difficult for the Rams to overcome a halftime defecit of 42-7. On the positive side, coaches were able to play several back up players in the second half who don’t normally get much playing time. The Rams were able to manage a few more touchdowns in the final quarter to lose 63-21. This week they head to Graham to take on the Steers. Check out our Video Highlights and post game interview with Coach Hobbs
Players of the Week
Players of the Week were named after the Sanger match up. The Offensive Player of the Week went to Fabian Martinez who scored two touch downs. Defense Player of the Week honors went to Shannon Rogers and the Special Teams Player of the Week was Felipe Velasquez. Also receiving the Church of God Player of the Week was Fabian Martinez.
Offense
The Rams ran the ball 52 times for 354 rushing yards, completed three passes for 18 yards and had four fumbles. Leading the Rams in rushing once again was Jose Garcia who ran for 177 yards. Fabian Martinez had a big game with 5 carries for 72 yards which included two touchdowns. DJ Simpson ran the ball five times for 44 yards total. Kayden Montalvo rushed 4 times for 49 yards. Quarterback Mason Facteau completed one of three passes and scored one touchdown. Back up QB Owen Gadd completed two passes for 17 yards which were both received by Preztynn Harrison who had a total of three completions for 18 yards.
Defense
The Ram Defense against Sanger was once again led by Senior Blake Blue who had 11 tackles. MWAN was quite impressed with Blue’s leadership as he openly spoke to his teammates sitting on the bench and encouraged them as they were staring down a major scoreboard deficit. Fabian Martinez had 8 tackles and Kayden Montalvo contributed seven. Braden Ethridge continues to be a strong defensive player weekly and put up six tackles along with Kadin Villa who also had five.
Need to Know Information
The Rams travel to Graham Friday Night but fans should know the football game isn’t the only Ram action in Graham on Friday. The Lady Ram Volleyball Team will also kick off district play in Graham with the Varsity taking the court at 4:30pm so come early and enjoy both matchups as MWISD looks to beat the Steers on the pitch and on the hardwood this week.
