Two dominant backs in Tru Camejo and Garet Gonzalez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Ruidoso Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Dexter Demons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Ruidoso gave up the first points two weeks ago, but they didn't give up any more after. They managed a 25-21 victory over Hot Springs. The win almost wasn't to be: the Warriors were down 21-7 in the second quarter.
Meanwhile, Dexter got themselves on the board against Cobre on Friday, but Cobre never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 50-0 victory over the Indians. The result was nothing new for the Demons, who have now won four games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Ruidoso better keep an eye on Alexis Castro. He was instrumental in Dexter's win, rushing for 69 yards and one score, while also picking up 33 receiving yards. Cj Granados was another key player, rushing for 37 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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.
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 defensive effort, having only surrendered 2.3 points on average 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. Ruidoso has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Dexter struggles in that department as they've been averaging 276.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Ruidoso took a serious blow against Dexter when the teams last played back in September of 2024, falling 38-0. Thankfully for the Warriors, Julian Manzanares (who rushed for 73 yards and three TDs) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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