Football Preview: Cobre Indians vs. New Mexico Military Institute Colts
The Cobre Indians will take on the New Mexico Military Institute Colts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Cobre's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Dexter on Friday. They were dealt a 51-0 defeat at the hands of the Demons. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, New Mexico Military Institute's offense rose to the challenge against a Bears defense that boasted an average of only 17.6 points allowed on Friday. New Mexico Military Institute breezed by Hatch Valley on the road to the tune of 42-0. The result was nothing new for the Colts, who have now won three matchups by 35 points or more so far this season.
New Mexico Military Institute's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Konstantino Scopelitis, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown. Scopelitis also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (0.5 for loss) and defending a pass. Another back making a difference was Cohen Tomasits, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Cobre now has a losing record at 2-3. As for New Mexico Military Institute, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Cobre strolled past New Mexico Military Institute in their previous matchup back in November of 2019 by a score of 48-33. Does Cobre have another victory up their sleeve, or will New Mexico Military Institute turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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