Horizon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Del Valle Conquistadores at home and fell 42-13. The Scorpions lost against the Conquistadores in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 64-0 score last time.
Horizon lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Julian Williams, who threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns. Horizon also got a significant boost from Diego Flores, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 93 yards.
Jake Fette was his usual excellent self, throwing for 348 yards and four touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushing for 55 yards and a touchdown for Del Valle. Ryu Nunez was Fette's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Horizon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Del Valle, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Horizon wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 39-14 loss against El Paso on the 25th. Del Valle has also already played their next matchup, a 52-20 win against Andress on the 25th.
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