Hot Springs took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They put the hurt on the Tularosa Wildcats with a sharp 26-6 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Hot Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tristan Polanco, who picked up 76 receiving yards and one TD, and also punched in one rushing score. Polanco was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 57 yards. Billy Baca also helped out with an impressive 95 receiving yards.
Tigers
| Billy Baca | 1 |
| Evan Aguirre | 1 |
| Zaiden Baker | 1 |
Hot Springs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Baca, Evan Aguirre, and Zaiden Baker picked up one apiece.
Hot Springs wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 27-25 defeat against Pojoaque Valley on the 29th. As for Tularosa, they have also already played their next match, a 20-12 loss against Ruidoso on the 29th.
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