Cleveland is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Las Cruces is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Storm will welcome the Bulldawgs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cleveland is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They breezed past Hobbs to the tune of 67-16. The Storm's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jordan Hatch
| 11/22/25 vs Hobbs | 6 |
| 11/14/25 vs Volcano Vista | 3 |
| 10/30/25 @ Rio Rancho | 4 |
| 10/24/25 @ Volcano Vista | 1 |
| 10/17/25 vs Piedra Vista | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
A big part of Cleveland's win came down to the chemistry between Jordan Hatch and his top target Evan Nanez. Hatch threw for 322 yards and six touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes while Nanez picked up 170 receiving yards and five scores. That's the most passing touchdowns Hatch has posted since back in September. Jacob Maldonado also helped out as he racked up 113 receiving yards.
Meanwhile, Las Cruces hadn't done well against La Cueva recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Bulldawgs really took it to the Bears for the full four quarters, racking up a 44-7 victory. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Bulldawgs had established a 23-point advantage.
Cleveland better keep an eye on Daniel Amaro. He was instrumental in Las Cruces' win, rushing for 234 yards and three TDs while picking up 12.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for seven yards and one touchdown. Amaro has been hot, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played. Francisco Winnikoff also helped out with an impressive 101 receiving yards.
Las Cruces was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 340 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Cleveland's record now sits at 11-1. As for Las Cruces, their record is now 12-0.
Cleveland came up short against Las Cruces in their previous matchup back in September, falling 38-34. Can the Storm avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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