Las Cruces had won four straight games and Daniel Amaro did his part to make it five on Friday. The Las Cruces Bulldawgs strolled past the Carlsbad Cavemen/Cavegirls with points to spare, taking the game 30-12 thanks in part to Amaro, who rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 83 yards and a touchdown. Amaro is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season.
Amaro was just one part of a punishing run game: Las Cruces was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 207 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carlsbad only rushed for 109.
When it comes to explaining why Carlsbad lost, don't look at Brock Wright. Despite the final result, he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 33 receiving yards.
Las Cruces' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for Carlsbad, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Las Cruces didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-24 loss against Centennial on the 1st. As for Carlsbad, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 28-19 defeat against Hobbs on the 1st.
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