Football Game Preview: Horizon Scorpions vs. El Paso Tigers

The Horizon Scorpions will face off against the El Paso Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Horizon is looking for their season's first victory.

Horizon is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Del Valle on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Scorpions took a blow against the Conquistadores, falling 52-22. The Scorpions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Mauricio Payan, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

Even if they lost, Horizon's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Roberto Valdez, Adrian Partida, and Juan Lopez, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Meanwhile, El Paso had to suffer through a 48-6 loss at the hands of Hanks. The Tigers have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.

El Paso's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Horizon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.

Horizon might still be hurting after the 39-14 defeat they got from El Paso in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Scorpions, Martin Gonzalez (who threw for 335 yards and a pair of TDs, and also rushed for 63 yards and two scores) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.