Kirtland Central had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell 20-7 to the Valencia Jaguars on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Broncos of the 48-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in August of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Kirtland Central lost, one person who can't be blamed is Bryle Matthews. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. Matthews' longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kirtland Central will take on Pagosa Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valencia, they will square off against Gadsden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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