Two dominant backs in Garet Gonzalez and Tru Camejo are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Dexter Demons will head out on the road to take on the Ruidoso Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dexter's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Ruidoso's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Dexter's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cobre 50-0. Considering the Demons have won four games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Alexis Castro was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 69 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards. Cj Granados was another key player, rushing for 37 yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Dexter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Ruidoso gave up the first points two weeks ago, but they didn't give up any more after. They secured a 25-21 W over Hot Springs. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Warriors were down 21-7 in the second quarter.
Dexter's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points over those games. As for Ruidoso, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Dexter has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 276.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ruidoso struggles in that department as they've been averaging 205.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Dexter against Ruidoso when the teams last played back in September of 2024, as the squad secured a 38-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Demons since the team 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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