Go Friday Night

Michael Espinoza had a break out game rushing for 211 yards and scoring 5 times enroute to helping his team to 53-0 win. Mike’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed either. The Abilene Reporter News named him “Player of the Week.� Not to be out shined Juan Merlan rushed for 41 yards and 1 TD. Cecil Fuentes rushed for 47 yards and 1 TD.

Freshman QB Ryan Draper continues to get better. Ryan exhibited a lot of poise in Friday’s game. He took his time and read the Miles defense well before throwing or running. Ryan on the night had 64 yards and 1 TD run for 24 yards.

The Ranger offensive line did very well opening holes in the Miles defense and allowing big runs. This was a game the Bulldogs needed to prove to themselves they can win and build some confidence in themselves two weeks out from the start of district.

Now how about that Bulldog defense!! The guys on that side of the ball held Miles to an amazing 10 total yards and only 2 first downs all night! In three games the Ranger “D� has given up only 342 total yards. Greg Martinez recorded at least 10 tackles, including solo or assists, in Friday’s win. Dennie Crossan and Jack Wells also had big games stopping Miles on many drives and spending a lot of time in the Miles backfield.

Ranger is still having trouble with the fumble bug. In 3 games the Dogs’ have turned it over 12 times. NFL players like the Cowboy’s Emmitt Smith and Redskin’s great John Riggins have all commented that “it’s easy to let something like that get in your head.� Riggins comment in his book “put it behind you and get ready for the next play. I just got mad, real mad.�

Friday night was a total team effort and Ranger should have a little swagger this week as they prepare for undefeated Archer City. It will be Homecoming for the Wildcats and they would like nothing better than to send Ranger home with a big loss. Kickoff will be at 7:30 PM. School will release at 12:30 PM so students and fans can get to the game on time.