Alamogordo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 26-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cavemen/Cavegirls apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Alamogordo's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Hergenreder, who rushed for 77 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. Nathanael Best handled things on the ground, rushing for 102 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Alamogordo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in ten consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Alamogordo wouldn't let Carlsbad keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Alamogordo can thank Efrain Hernandez and Gianni Mulgado for forcing all of them.
It was another big night for Kason Perez, who threw for 265 yards and three touchdowns for Carlsbad. Robert Castaneda was Perez's top target, picking up 87 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Alamogordo's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Carlsbad, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Las Cruces the next time they take the field. Alamogordo will head out to face Las Cruces at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Carlsbad will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 25th.
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