Football Recap: Aztec Tigers vs. Kirtland Central Broncos
Aztec was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 20-7 to the Kirtland Central Broncos. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Kirtland Central had a senior duo take command as Payton Mike gained 187 total yards and two touchdowns and Bryle Matthews rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Mike a new career-high in rushing yards (148).
Aztec's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Kirtland Central, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-7 record.
Aztec wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 31-7 loss against Espanola Valley on the 1st. As for Kirtland Central, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-23 defeat against Moriarty on the 1st.
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