San Benito running back Fabian Garcia slashed through the Los Fresnos’ defense Friday, scoring all five of his team’s touchdowns en route to a 36-7 victory. He is the RGVSports.com Week 10 Player of the Week.
The junior workhorse found the end zone four times on the ground, adding another score through the air. He finished with 24 carries for 304 yards and four touchdowns, adding one receptions for 20 yards and a score.
His performance marked the ninth time Garcia has eclipsed the 100-yard mark this year in as many tries and his seventh multi-touchdown game, failing to score more than once in just two contests this year.
Garcia ranks second in the Valley in rushing this season, toting the rock 140 times for 1,581 yards and averaging 11.3 yards per carry. His 128 points rank No. 2 in the RGV, finding the end zone 21 times (20 rushing, one receiving) and scoring a two-point conversion.
Garcia and the Greyhounds (8-1, 3-1) close out the regular season at 7 p.m. Friday, taking on Weslaco High (7-2, 3-1) at Bobby Lackey Stadium in Weslaco.
