Moriarty got themselves on the board against Aztec on Friday, but Aztec never followed suit. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 50-0 win over the Tigers. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Pintos just coasted through the last quarter.
Moriarty's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mario Romero, who rushed for 176 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Romero didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made 12 total tackles (2.0 for loss). Another back making a difference was Royce Dennisson, who rushed for 90 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Moriarty was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 405 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 171 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Moriarty now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Aztec, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Moriarty will head out to take on Bloomfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pintos will need to watch out since the Bobcats have now posted at least 31 points in their last four contests. As for Aztec, they will head out on the road to square off against Bernalillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans' defense has only allowed 13.4 points per game this season, so the Tigers' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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