GAME DAY
ODESSA HIGH (3-6 overall, 0-4 District 2-6A) AT MIDLAND LEGACY (5-4, 3-1)
7 tonight, Astound Broadband Stadium
Series: Midland Legacy leads 40-21
Last Season: Midland Legacy 65, Odessa High 0
Radio: FM-99.1 (KHKX)
Web: www.kicks99.net
Streaming: bronchosportsnetwork.com
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On Twitter at @OA_SameerMalla
KEYS TO VICTORY
>> RUN JMV: The Bronchos’ offensive trio of senior quarterback Jaylien Jones, senior running back Mark Marichalar and sophomore running back Jorge Valdez have collectively run for 1,085 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns this season, good for an average of 5.51 yards per carry. The Rebels give up an average of 161 yards per game on the ground, so the Bronchos’ should be able to run wild on Friday, which should open-up the passing game.
>> MAKE QUICK, ACCURATE DECISIONS: The Rebels pressure the opposing offenses relentlessly this season, as their defense has forced eight fumbles, 13 interceptions and sacked quarterbacks 14 times. Jones has thrown interceptions in back-to-back games, so he has to not force throws nor hold on to the football too long for the Bronchos’ offense succeeding tonight.
>> FINISH SEASON STRONG: The Bronchos started this season with a 3-2 record, but have since dropped four straight district games – all teams with winning records. Odessa High has another tough match for their regular season finale, so an upset with the team’s first road win to end the year would be bliss for the Bronchos.
— Sameer Malla
BRONCHOS BREAKDOWN
Opponents to Watch
QB MARCUS DAVILA, JR.: Second in District 2-6A with 2,414 passing yard, with 29 touchdowns and six interceptions.
RB ZEKE LUNA, SR.: Leads District 2-6A with 1,106 rushing yards on 184 carries, with 12 touchdowns and 10 catches for 117 receiving yards.
MLB TRACE LOW, JR.: District 2-6A-leading six sacks, with 69 tackles (11 tackles for loss) on the season.
NUMBERS GAME
13 – The difference in passing touchdowns and interceptions for senior Jaylien Jones.
79 — Most points allowed by Odessa High in a single game ( vs. Midland Legacy, 2004).
2010 – Last time Odessa High defeated Midland Legacy (48-21).
SCHEDULE
August
26 Lub. Monterey W, 42-39 (OT)
September
1 El Paso Americas W, 49-20
8 Keller High L, 50-21
16 at Amarillo High L, 42-17
24 Schertz Clemens W, 35-14
30 Bye
October
7 Permian L, 38-7
14 at San Angelo Central L, 57-34
21 Midland High L, 41-31
28 Wolfforth Frenship L, 49-42
November
4 at Midland Legacy 7 p.m.
OHS STARTERS
Offense
Quarterback
10 Jaylien Jones Sr.
Running back
8 Jorge Valdez Soph.
Wide receivers
1 Ivan Carreon Jr.
5 Jalen Warren Soph.
13 Izek Lujan Jr.
Tight end
18 Blane Mendoza Sr.
Tackles
59 Santiago Garcia Jr.
67 Jose Guerrero Sr.
Guards
70 Gerardo Vazquez Jr.
77 Genevivo Lucio Sr.
Center
54 Daniel Garcia Soph.
Defense
Defensive ends
42 Marcos Marquez Sr.
53 Isaiah Essary Sr.
Defensive tackles
0 Jamichael Cobb Sr.
99 De’Mareon Gray Sr.
Linebackers
19 Jesus Carrasco Sr.
32 Mikahel De Leon Sr.
Cornerbacks
11 Zayne Minjarez Jr.
20 Adrian Muzquiz Sr.
Safeties
16 Jesus Gomez Jr.
21 Isaiah Munoz Soph.
6 Jayven Gonzalez Jr.
Specialists
Place kicker
51 Jacob Pornan
Punter
1 Ivan Carreon Jr.
Head coach: Dusty Ortiz (6-13)
