Football Recap: Hot Springs Piles Up the Points Against Capitan + How To Watch

Hot Springs was handed a heart-breaking two-point loss in their last match, but they sure didn't let that happen against Capitan on Friday. Hot Springs took their contest with ease, bagging a 37-6 win over Capitan. The victory continues a trend for Hot Springs in their matchups with Capitan: they've now won three in a row.

Hot Springs found their leader in sophomore Nehemiah Smith, who rushed for 145 yards and one score on only ten carries. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Tristan Polanco, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.

Tigers

Rushing Yards

09/05/25 @ Capitan	227
08/29/25 @ Pojoaque Valley	125
08/22/25 vs Tularosa	30
11/01/24 @ Ruidoso	93
10/25/24 vs New Mexico Military Institute	86
10/11/24 vs Cobre	232

Hot Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 227 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2024.

Special teams played a big role in the game for Hot Springs, adding 11 points to the final score. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Polanco, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Hot Springs now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Capitan, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Coming up, Hot Springs will challenge Thoreau at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Capitan, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hozho Academy at 7:00 p.m.