It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Alamogordo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They slipped by the Piedra Vista Panthers 36-35. The Tigers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Nathanael Best was his usual excellent self, 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 games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why Piedra Vista lost, don't look at Brig Keiser. Despite the final result, he rushed for 250 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. Keiser 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 Piedra Vista, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alamogordo will head out to square off against Organ Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Alamogordo is facing Organ Mountain at the right time seeing as Organ Mountain is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Piedra Vista, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Canyon at 8:00 p.m. on September 27th.
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