Football Game Preview: Piedra Vista Panthers vs. Rio Rancho Rams

Piedra Vista is 0-3 against Rio Rancho since November of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Panthers will host the Rams at 6:00 p.m. Piedra Vista has given up an average of 26.2 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Piedra Vista is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Mexico's top teams: Volcano Vista, who was ranked third at the time (Piedra Vista was ranked 11th). The Panthers were beaten by the Hawks 35-7 on Thursday. The Panthers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.

Meanwhile, Rio Rancho can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 25-15 victory over Cibola. The score was all tied up 3-3 at the break, but the Rams were the better team in the second half.

Piedra Vista's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Rio Rancho, the win also got them back to even at 3-3.

Piedra Vista couldn't quite finish off Rio Rancho in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 and fell 36-33. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.