Los Alamos was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They and the Pojoaque Valley Elks/Elkettes were almost perfectly matched up, but the Los Alamos Hilltoppers suffered a 14-13 loss. The Hilltoppers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Elks/Elkettes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September of 2023.
Los Alamos' loss came despite strong showings from Kyle Evenhus and Akim Leija. Evenhus rushed for 31 yards and a touchdown, while Leija picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. Leija showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 61 yards.
Pojoaque Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jukebox2026 D'Marcus Rodriguez, who rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown. Pojoaque Valley also got a significant boost from Jonah Villegas, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 83 yards.
Los Alamos' loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Pojoaque Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Los Alamos will be playing at home against Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pojoaque Valley, they will venture away from home to challenge Dexter at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Dexter will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Pojoaque Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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