Chaparral had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the Gadsden Panthers and fell 50-20. The Lobos were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-7.
Chaparral's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Raul Lopez, who gained 163 total yards and two touchdowns, and Israel Nieto, who rushed for 42 yards and one TD.
Gadsden's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but JUAN RIOS led the charge by rushing for 156 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Those 156 rushing yards gave RIOS a new career-high. DEION TORRES was another key player, rushing for 82 yards and two scores on only eight carries.
Chaparral wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 33-26 victory against Hatch Valley on the 29th. As for Gadsden, they have also already played their next game, a 35-12 win against Valencia on the 29th.
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