Ruidoso has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Hatch Valley Bears at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 12 losses in a row dating back to last season, Ruidoso finally turned things around against Cobre on Friday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 42-0 victory over the Indians. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Ruidoso got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joel Ortega out in front who picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ortega didn't just play on offense: he also made two total tackles and defended three passes. Ashdyn Urban also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Meanwhile, Hatch Valley slipped by Hot Springs 29-28 on Friday.
Ruidoso's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Hatch Valley, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Everything went Ruidoso's way against Hatch Valley when the teams last played back in August of 2019, as Ruidoso made off with a 22-0 win. Will Ruidoso repeat their success, or does Hatch Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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