Tequila Sunrise Edges Out San Antonio Mexican'ts
Tequila, NM – The Tequila Sunrise secured a narrow victory over the San Antonio Mexican'ts in a Week 1 clash, winning 47-36. This win propels the Sunrise to a 1-0 record as they set their sights on a return to the playoffs and a bid for their 7th championship title. The Mexican'ts fall to 0-1, with owner Tanya Harless expressing a sense of urgency to improve.
The Tequila Sunrise showcased resilience and tactical prowess, overcoming a challenging performance from the Mexican'ts. Despite a slow start, Tequila's offense, led by Justin Herbert, managed to score 6 points with 150 yards and a touchdown. The defense, spearheaded by the New Orleans Saints' unit, contributed significantly with 10 points, including four sacks.
Bijan Robinson led the Sunrise's rushing attack with 111 yards, while De'Von Achane added a touchdown, providing critical support in a tight game. Khalil Shakir also made a notable impact with a touchdown catch, contributing 6 points to the Sunrise's total.
San Antonio’s Anthony Richardson had a standout performance with 268 yards and three touchdowns, securing 18 points for his team. Despite his impressive showing, the Mexican'ts struggled to find consistency in their other positions. CeeDee Lamb contributed 86 yards, and Jerome Ford added a rushing touchdown, but these efforts fell short of overcoming Tequila’s balanced attack.
After the game, San Antonio owner Tanya Harless made it clear that improvement is a must. “We need to get better fast,” Harless stated. “I’m not going to go all New Delhi Subs on my team, but we need to address our shortcomings and come back stronger next week. This is just the beginning, and we have to learn from our mistakes.”
The Tequila Sunrise, with their sights set on playoff success, will look to build on this victory and refine their game plan. Meanwhile, the Mexican'ts will need to regroup and address their areas of concern to turn their season around. Week 1 has set the stage for an exciting and competitive season, with both teams eager to make their mark.