Organ Mountain's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 41-40 photo finish over the Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls. The win almost wasn't to be: the Knights were down 21-0 in the second quarter.
Organ Mountain had a senior duo take command as Lennis Washington picked up 133 receiving yards and three touchdowns and Xavier Perez threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.0 yards per attempt. Those 133 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Washington. Organ Mountain also got a significant boost from Romeo Jones, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 85 yards.
Organ Mountain's defensive line made their presence known, laying out Kason Perez. four times. In that department, Kyler Peterson was the leader with two sacks. Alejandro Guerra was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles and snagged an interception.
Carlsbad's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brock Wright, who rushed for 53 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 55 receiving yards. Wright was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 55 yards. Another passer making a difference was Perez, who threw for 355 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per attempt.
Organ Mountain's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4. As for Carlsbad, they now also have a losing record at 3-4.
Organ Mountain will square off against Clovis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Organ Mountain is facing Clovis at the right time seeing as Clovis is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Carlsbad, they will host Alamogordo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 850 yards in their previous games.
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