Socorro had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Robertson Cardinals on the road and fell 56-20. The Warriors have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Socorro lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jay Lee. Despite the final result, he picked up 118 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Jesse James Gonzalez and his top target George Smith. Gonzalez rushed for 124 yards on only 11 carries while Smith gained 196 total yards and two touchdowns. Smith's longest rush was for an impressive 54 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Paul Duran was in the mix as well, providing Robertson with two rushing touchdowns touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Socorro will head out to square off against Thoreau at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Robertson, they will hit the road for the first time this season to take on Cobre at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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