Football Recap: Sandia Matadors vs. Volcano Vista Hawks
On Friday, Sandia faced Volcano Vista in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Sandia Matadors lost 28-6 to the Volcano Vista Hawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Matadors in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now lost eight in a row.
Jahleel Lewis threw for 160 yards and a touchdown.
Joey Harris was his top target, picking up 77 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Gad Harris rushed for 39 yards, and also picked up 30 receiving yards.
Volcano Vista's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ilijah Hansen, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also threw for 70 yards and a touchdown. Volcano Vista also got a significant boost from Mason Gurule, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 102 yards.
Sandia now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Volcano Vista, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Sandia will take on La Cueva at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Volcano Vista, they are headed away from home for the first time to square off against West Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Volcano Vista is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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