Football Recap: Organ Mountain Comes Up Short

Organ Mountain lost against Las Cruces back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Organ Mountain Knights had to suffer through a 55-7 loss at the hands of the Las Cruces Bulldawgs. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-0.

Jaden Gonzales threw for 65 yards and a touchdown on only five passes. Lennis Washington was his top target, picking up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Las Cruces' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gunnar Guardiola led the charge by throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 12-for-12 passing. Jaxon Alba helped Guardiola out on the ground, rushing for 71 yards and two touchdowns.

Organ Mountain's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Las Cruces, they pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.

Organ Mountain will square off against Carlsbad at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Las Cruces, they will take on Clovis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Las Cruces is facing Clovis at the right time seeing as Clovis is stuck on a five-game losing streak.

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