Football Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Melrose + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 21, 2025, 7:08pm

Football Recap: Melrose Buffaloes vs. Escalante Lobos

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NM Activities Assn. (NMAA) & Escalante High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

09/19/25 @ Escalante28-12
09/12/25 @ Hagerman/Lake Arthur58-6
09/05/25 vs Alamo Navajo52-0

Melrose extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 3-2. They enjoyed a cozy 28-12 victory over the Escalante Lobos. The Buffaloes have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Lobos, too.

As for Escalante, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2. They were red-hot offensively heading into the match (they scored no less than 31 points in the three contests prior), but Melrose's defense proved too tough.

Despite the loss, Escalante still got an impressive performance from Braylon Emery, who rushed for 121 yards and one TD.

Looking ahead, Melrose will challenge Mesilla Valley Christian School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Escalante, they will head out to square off against Questa at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th. The game will give the Lobos their first taste of in-conference action this season.

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