Las Animas had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Sangre de Cristo Thunderbirds on Friday as the Las Animas Trojans made off with a 49-24 win. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 42-26 loss the last time these two teams met.
Orion Martinez had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 243 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 56 receiving yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making six total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Braydon Ortiz, who rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Las Animas wouldn't let Sangre de Cristo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force six fumbles. Logan Servaes and Ortiz were the leaders of the group effort as each produced two apiece. Servaes didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack, forced two fumbles, and made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Las Animas will take on Walsenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Las Animas is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for Sangre de Cristo, they will challenge Soroco at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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