Texico had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Hozho Academy Wolves 47-7 on Saturday. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Wolverines had established a 33-point advantage.
Cross Figg was his usual excellent self, rushing for 150 yards and four scores while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 36 yards and one TD. Texico is 7-1 when Figg posts 80 or more rushing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Bennett Wahlen was another key player, rushing for 102 yards and one touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Texico was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hozho Academy only rushed for one.
Wolverines
| 11/22/25 vs Hozho Academy | 47-7 |
| 11/15/25 vs Navajo Prep | 54-6 |
| 10/31/25 vs Tularosa | 53-0 |
| 10/17/25 @ Eunice | 42-34 |
| 10/10/25 vs Loving | 51-7 |
| + 2 more games |
The win was the seventh in a row for Texico, bringing their record up to 8-3. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.7 points on average over those games. As for Hozho Academy, they moved to 9-3 with that defeat, which also ended their eight-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Texico will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Eunice at 1:00 p.m. The Wolverines will need to watch out since the Cardinals have now posted at least 31 points in their last six contests. Hozho Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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