Football Recap: Alpaugh Falls Short Against Ranked Laton + How To Watch

Alpaugh faced Laton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The game between the Buffalos and the Mustangs didn't end well, with the Buffalos falling 30-12. The Buffalos were not able to make up for their loss to the Mustangs from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Alpaugh lost, don't look at Joshua Banuelos. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and also picked up 50 receiving yards.

Having lost for the first time this season, Alpaugh fell to 5-1. As for Laton, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Coming up, Alpaugh will host Kings Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Buffalos will need to watch out since the Crusaders have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Laton, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Legacy Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on the 18th.