The Aztec Tigers will challenge the Espanola Valley Sundevils at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Aztec hasn't scored more than 12 points for seven games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Aztec is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Kirtland Central on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Tigers were beaten by the Broncos 49-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Tigers have suffered against the Broncos since October 18, 2019.
Even if they lost, Aztec's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Jack French, Elijah Shorthair, and Drake Rivera, who each picked up one sack apiece. Aztec got some further help from Taner Olguin: he forced one fumble, made four total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended one pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 35 points the game before, Espanola Valley was a bit more limited in their contest on Saturday. They took a blow against Bloomfield, falling 62-12. While losing is never fun, the Sundevils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Mexico football rankings (they are ranked 60th, while the Bobcats are ranked 16th).
Espanola Valley now has a losing record of 4-5. As for Aztec, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Aztec might still be hurting after the 31-7 loss they got from Espanola Valley in their previous meeting back in November of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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