Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Nixon couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 3-1 to the Lopez Lobos on Tuesday. The matchup was a 1-1 toss-up at halftime, but Nixon couldn't quite close it out.
Their goal came courtesy of Pedro Zapata, who's now up to 19 this season.

Mustangs
03/25/25 @ Lopez | 1-3 |
03/21/25 vs Gregory-Portland | 3-1 |
03/14/25 @ Juarez-Lincoln | 2-0 |
03/11/25 @ Cigarroa | 8-0 |
03/07/25 @ Rio Grande City | 1-2 |
Nixon moved to 20-4-1 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Lopez, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-0-2 record this season.
Nixon does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lopez, they will take on Liberty Hill on Thursday. Liberty Hill will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Lopez surely won't give up without a fight.
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