Grants hadn't done well against Moriarty recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Grants Pirates came out on top against the Moriarty Pintos by a score of 19-6. The victory was familiar territory for the Pirates who have now won four matches in a row.
Andres Lazos was his usual excellent self, rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 111 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Grants pushed their record up to 5-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Moriarty, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Grants and Bernalillo are set to duel on Friday. Bernalillo's defense has only allowed 10.5 points per game this season, so Grants' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Moriarty, they will face off against Taos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Moriarty is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season.
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