Football Recap: Del Norte Comes Up Short

Del Norte extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-5. They took a hard 56-38 fall against the Belen Eagles. Even if the Knights couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their offense, which had struggled int the games prior.

Isaac Alatriste

Rushing Yards

08/23/25 vs Hope Christian	5
09/12/25 @ Capital	57
09/05/25 @ Manzano	92
09/18/25 vs Belen	117

Defeat or not, Del Norte got some senior leadership from Keandre Wyatt and Isaac Alatriste. Wyatt rushed for 131 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries, while Alatriste rushed for 117 yards and one score. Those 117 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Alatriste.

As for Belen, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Gonzalo Cano produced another solid performance rushing for 213 yards and three TDs on only eight carries, while also throwing for 171 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run. Jeremiah Lord was in the mix too, providing Belen with two scores.

Coincidentally, Del Norte and Belen will both be playing Los Alamos the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Eagles will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.