Football Game Preview: Sandia Matadors vs. Eldorado Golden Eagles

The Sandia Matadors will take on the Eldorado Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sandia will be strutting in after a victory while Eldorado will be coming in after a defeat.

Sandia not only won last Friday, but they posted their biggest win since October 18, 2024 (when they won 41-7). They blew past Atrisco Heritage Academy 37-13. The Matadors haven't had any issues with the Jaguars recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.

Meanwhile, Eldorado faced La Cueva in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Golden Eagles took a 26-7 bruising from the Bears. The Golden Eagles have struggled against the Bears recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Eldorado's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Sandia, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-4.

Sandia came up short against Eldorado in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 14-10. Will the Matadors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.