Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pojoaque Valley). They came out on top against the Hozho Academy Wolves on Friday by a score of 54-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Considering the Elks/Elkettes have won three matchups by more than 41 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Pojoaque Valley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jonah Villegas out in front who rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards Villegas has posted since back in September of 2023. Jukebox2026 D'Marcus Rodriguez was another key player, rushing for 129 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
Pojoaque Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as D'Marcus Rodriguez, Corey Gonzales, and Gonzales picked up one apiece.
Pojoaque Valley pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Hozho Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pojoaque Valley will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Robertson at 7:00 p.m. on October 3rd. As for Hozho Academy, they will square off against Cuba at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hozho Academy is facing Cuba at the right time seeing as Cuba is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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