New Mexico High School Football - Shiprock trounced by Montezuma-Cortez
September 26, 2025: Shiprock, NM 87420
Montezuma-Cortez Panthers (Cortez, CO) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the host Shiprock Chieftains (Shiprock, NM), 57-6 in a non-league battle.
With the win, Montezuma-Cortez advances its record to 2-2 on the season. The Panthers host Gunnison (Gunnison, CO) to play the Cowboys in a 2A Intermountain battle on Friday, October 3. The Cowboys go into the battle with a record of 0-4. Gunnison lost 42-6 in their recent non-league match against North Fork (Hotchkiss, CO)
Coming up next, the Chieftains confront the Wingate Bears (Fort Wingate, NM) in a 3A District 1 match, on Thursday, October 2. Shiprock will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Bears come into the match with a 4-2 record after their 48-0 league win over Zuni (Zuni, NM).