The Raton Tigers will square off against the Trinidad Miners at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, Raton lost to Lamar at home by a 28-14 margin.
Meanwhile, Trinidad had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 20-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ellicott. The Miners' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it ten in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the defeat, Trinidad got top-tier performance from Xavier Garcia, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Garcia's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making six total tackles and defending two passes.
Everything came up roses for Raton against Trinidad in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as the team secured a 41-8 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Raton since the squad 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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