Springfield came into Friday's contest looking for another win against Las Animas, but Orion Martinez wouldn't allow it. The Trojans breezed past the Longhorns to the tune of 56-14 on Friday with plenty of help from Martinez, who rushed for 356 yards and three scores while picking up 18.7 yards per carry. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble and making 13 total tackles.
One reason for the win was Las Animas' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Braydon Ortiz with two. Las Animas received some extra help from Ortiz, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Trojans
| 10/03/25 @ Springfield | 56-14 |
| 09/13/25 @ Soroco | 42-0 |
| 09/05/25 @ Walsenburg | 51-0 |
| 08/30/25 @ Sangre de Cristo | 56-22 |
| 10/25/24 @ Swink | 48-12 |
Las Animas pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. The road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.6 points on average this season. As for Springfield, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Las Animas will challenge Holly at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Springfield, they will face off against Rocky Ford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Longhorns will be up against the Meloneers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.6 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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