Football Recap: Volcano Vista Wins High-Profile Contest Against Cibola

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Previous Games

11/07/25 - Neutral	14-10 W
11/01/25 - Away	35-7 W
11/01/24 - Home	49-0 W
10/06/23 - Away	60-14 W
10/07/22 - Home	57-7 W
+ 5 more games

Volcano Vista faced Cibola in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Hawks blew past the Cougars, posting a 35-7 victory. The win continues a trend for the Hawks in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won five in a row.

Volcano Vista's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jude Herrera, Oen Nicholas, and Alvin Gomez, who each picked up one sack apiece. Herrera was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, making eight total tackles (2.0 for loss), and defending one pass in addition to snagging an interception.

Volcano Vista's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Cibola, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Volcano Vista beat the Cougars by a score of 14-10 on Friday.