Estancia lost against Eunice back in August of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bears fell 40-36 to the Cardinals. Despite 152 more yards than the Cardinals, the Bears couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Devon Chavez threw for 64 yards and two touchdowns. Joshua Villafuerte was his top target, picking up 37 receiving yards and one score.
Elijah Melancon was nothing short of spectacular for Eunice: he threw for 197 yards and three TDs while completing 75% of his passes, and also rushed for 45 yards and one score. Melancon is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Estancia's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Eunice, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Estancia has already played their next matchup, a 52-32 loss against Tularosa on the 5th. As for Eunice, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 50-20 win against New Mexico Military Institute on the 5th.
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