West Mesa had lost four games on the road dating back to last season, but after bumping their record up to 2-4 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They really took it to the Atrisco Heritage Academy Jaguars for the full four quarters, racking up a 55-14 victory. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 27-0.
Victor Aguilar Jr.
| 10/04/25 @ Atrisco Heritage Academy | 273 |
| 09/25/25 @ La Cueva | 106 |
| 09/19/25 vs Los Lunas | 44 |
| 09/12/25 @ Volcano Vista | 34 |
| 08/29/25 vs Mayfield | 125 |
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It was another big night for Victor Aguilar Jr., who rushed for 273 yards and four TDs while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 120.5 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcos Ochoa, who gained 114 total yards and two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Mesa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 461 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2024.
West Mesa didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Andrew Esparra led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
As for Atrisco Heritage Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 26, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Despite the loss, Atrisco Heritage Academy still got an impressive performance from Josiah Lopez, who rushed for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
West Mesa wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 34-27 loss against Albuquerque on the 10th. As for Atrisco Heritage Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 27-22 defeat against Santa Fe on the 11th.
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