Bel Air was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Socorro Bulldogs at home and fell 34-7. The Highlanders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Even though they lost, Bel Air was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 284 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
Even if they lost, Bel Air's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jayden Blair.
Socorro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eder Hernandez led the charge by rushing for 185 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Hernandez a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevante Thrasher, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns.
Bel Air's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Socorro, the victory snapped their losing streak at 12 games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-2 record.
Bel Air will head out to take on Big Spring at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bel Air is facing Big Spring at the right time seeing as Big Spring is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Socorro, they will host Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Socorro is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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