Sandia couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 28-7 to the Piedra Vista Panthers on Thursday. The Matadors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Jahleel Lewis threw for 144 yards and a touchdown.
Joey Harris was his top target, picking up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Brig Keiser was a one-man wrecking crew for Piedra Vista as he rushed for 233 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown.
Sandia is headed away from home for the first time to take on Cibola at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Piedra Vista, they will host Bloomfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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