Manzano couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Highland Hornets at home and fell 55-28. The Monarchs haven't had much luck with the Hornets recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Manzano's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Justin Duran, who rushed for 44 yards and three touchdowns, and Aiden Erickson, who picked up 147 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Amiri Mumba had an outrageously good game for Highland as he rushed for 291 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Mumba was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 69 yards.
Manzano will take on Rio Grande at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland, they will face off against Bernalillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Bernalillo focused on turnovers this week as team gave up four on Friday.
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