Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Los Alamos). They blew past the Highland Hornets 69-40 at home on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Hilltoppers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Los Alamos' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jordan Herrera, who rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. Akim Leija was another key receiver, picking up 204 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Los Alamos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Highland lost, don't look at Carnell Platt. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards on only ten carries, and also threw for 90 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Platt a new career-high in rushing yards.
Los Alamos' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Highland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Los Alamos will challenge Capital at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will be playing at home against Rio Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Highland is facing Rio Grande at the right time seeing as Rio Grande is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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