Football Preview: Espanola Valley Sundevils vs. Bernalillo Spartans
The Espanola Valley Sundevils will face off against the Bernalillo Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated (Espanola Valley has five wins , while Bernalillo has four).
Last Friday, everything went Espanola Valley's way against Moriarty as Espanola Valley made off with a 27-7 victory.
Espanola Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 336 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 252 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, while Bernalillo put up plenty of points last Friday, the same can't be said for Moriarty. Bernalillo took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 42-0 win over Moriarty. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Spartans yet this season.
Uriel Castro was a one-man wrecking crew for Bernalillo as he threw for 317 yards and three touchdowns while completing 82.4% of his passes, and also rushed for 39 yards and three touchdowns. Kenneth Saiz was Castro's top target, picking up 88 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Espanola Valley's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Bernalillo, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Espanola Valley came up short against Bernalillo in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, falling 26-18. Will Espanola Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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