On Friday, Mescalero Apache faced Gateway Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Mescalero Apache Chiefs were dealt a 56-20 loss at the hands of the Gateway Christian Warriors. The Chiefs haven't had much luck with the Warriors recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Mescalero Apache's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Landyn Hiles, who gained 257 total yards and a touchdown, and Nathaniel Duffy, who gained 159 total yards and a touchdown. Hiles was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 63 yards.
Mescalero Apache now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Gateway Christian, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mescalero Apache will host Lordsburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gateway Christian, they will be playing at home against Melrose at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Melrose will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Gateway Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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