Football Recap: Dynamic Duo of BROCK WRIGHT and ELOY LOPEZ Lead Carlsbad to Victory + How To Watch

While Carlsbad's win against Goddard wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cavemen/Cavegirls narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Rockets 16-14. The Cavemen/Cavegirls haven't had any issues with the Rockets recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

ELOY LOPEZ

Rushing Yards (Career)

08/29/25 vs Goddard	85
08/22/25 vs Artesia	45
08/29/24 @ Goddard	40
10/04/24 vs Organ Mountain	-8

Leading Carlsbad to victory were ELOY LOPEZ and BROCK WRIGHT. LOPEZ rushed for 85 yards and one touchdown, while WRIGHT rushed for 86 yards. Those 85 rushing yards gave LOPEZ a new career-high.

The victory got Carlsbad back to even at 1-1. As for Goddard, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.

Looking ahead, Carlsbad will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Lovington at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goddard, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.