The Moriarty Pintos are taking a road trip to take on the Aztec Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Friday, Moriarty was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 24-18 to Espanola Valley. The loss continues a trend for the Pintos in their meetings with the Sundevils: they've now lost three in a row.
Despite the defeat, Moriarty got top-tier performance from Mario Romero, who rushed for 174 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, Aztec fell victim to Grants and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Pirates and fell 51-0.
Aztec's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Moriarty, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Moriarty against Aztec in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 35-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pintos since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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