The Alamogordo Tigers will venture away from home to challenge the Organ Mountain Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
On Friday, Alamogordo needed a bit of extra time to put away Piedra Vista. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 36-35 victory over the Panthers. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nathanael Best continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 172 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry, and also throwing for 105 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 103 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Alamogordo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Organ Mountain can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat St. Pius X 49-16 at home. With the Knights ahead 35-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Organ Mountain's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Xavier Perez, who rushed for 214 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and Romeo Jones, who rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Jones really tore up the turf during one magnificent 82-yard run.
Alamogordo's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Organ Mountain, their victory ended a six-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the trenches. Alamogordo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 209.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Organ Mountain struggles in that department as they've been averaging 203. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Alamogordo against Organ Mountain in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 27-0 win. Does Alamogordo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Organ Mountain turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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