Football Preview: Las Animas Trojans vs. Springfield Longhorns
Las Animas has won three straight games at home, while Springfield has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Las Animas Trojans will welcome the Springfield Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. Las Animas is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.9 points per game this season.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Las Animas against Swink as the team secured a 48-12 victory. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won five matchups by 25 points or more so far this season.
Las Animas found their leader in sophomore Braydon Ortiz, who threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Springfield faced McClave in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Springfield lost to McClave at home by a 42-26 margin. The Longhorns' defeat signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Even though they lost, Springfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 189 rushing yards in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Springfield wouldn't let McClave keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Springfield can thank JETT KONKEL and Carter Barnes for forcing all of them.
Las Animas' win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-3. As for Springfield, their loss dropped their record down to 6-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Las Animas has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 226.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Springfield struggles in that department as they've been averaging 264.6. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Las Animas was taken down by Springfield 42-6 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Las Animas have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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