Ismael Mendez III Game Report: @ Las Cruces

For the first time ever, Ismael Mendez III turned in triple-digit receiving yards on Thursday. He picked up 115 receiving yards and one touchdown, but sadly Volcano Vista still had to take a 38-20 loss at the hands of Las Cruces. We rated that as his best performance since October 10th, 2024, when he picked up 70 receiving yards and a pair of scores.

Looking ahead, Mendez III and Volcano Vista will take on Sandia at 11:00 a.m. on September 6. The last time Mendez III duked it out with the Matadors (back in September of 2024), the Hawks came out on top by a score of 28-6. Will another strong game from Mendez III be enough to do it again? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.