Eunice had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Laguna Acoma Hawks, posting a 56-6 win. The Cardinals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by 30 points or more this season.
Elijah Melancon threw for 295 yards and four touchdowns on only 18 passes, and also rushed for 36 yards.
Maddox Mata was his top target, picking up 190 receiving yards and three touchdowns. On the ground,
James Colter rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Despite the loss, Laguna Acoma still got an impressive performance from Derek Victorino Jr., who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 64 yards.
The victory (which was Eunice's third in a row) raised their record to 8-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43 points. As for Laguna Acoma, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.
Eunice has already played their next matchup, a 27-6 win against Tularosa on the 16th. Laguna Acoma does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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