The Aztec Tigers will challenge the Espanola Valley Sundevils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Aztec will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
Last Friday, Aztec came up short against Kirtland Central and fell 20-7. While the Tigers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Broncos 7-6 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Espanola Valley fell victim to Bloomfield and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 53-0 loss at the hands of the Bobcats. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Sundevils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Aztec's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Espanola Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-3 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Aztec against Espanola Valley when the teams last played back in September of 2017, as the team secured a 54-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aztec since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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