Alamogordo is 0-4 against Hobbs since November of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Hobbs took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Alamogordo, who comes in off a win.
Alamogordo took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 34-14 margin over Organ Mountain. That 20 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Nathanael Best
| 09/19/25 vs Organ Mountain | 346 |
| 09/12/25 @ Piedra Vista | 89 |
| 09/05/25 @ Albuquerque | 58 |
| 08/29/25 vs Roswell | 126 |
| 08/22/25 @ Deming | 106 |
It was another big night for Nathanael Best, who rushed for 346 yards and two TDs while picking up 15.0 yards per carry, and also threw for 37 yards and a pair of touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 145 rushing yards per game.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Alamogordo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 477 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Alamogordo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Damien Moreno.
Meanwhile, Hobbs faced Las Cruces in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Eagles were outmatched by the Bulldawgs and fell 52-13. The matchup marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Alamogordo will have to contain Junior Medrano as he made an impact in Hobbs' last game. He rushed for 176 yards and one score while picking up 9.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 205 yards and one TD. Medrano's longest rush was for an incredible 76 yards. 118 of Medrano's passing yards were hauled in by Braddock Beaty, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Hobbs' defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Alamogordo, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant signal callers against one another: Best and Medrano. Best just won't slow down this season and has thrown 5 touchdowns (and and only 1 pick) while averaging 45.6 passing yards per game. Medrano has been a dominant force too and has thrown 9 touchdowns while averaging 168.4 passing yards per game.
Alamogordo was dealt a bruising 49-21 loss at the hands of Hobbs in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Eagles' Shamus Wright, who rushed for 188 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 11.8 yards per carry. Now that the Tigers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
