Hatch Valley has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were beaten by the New Mexico Military Institute Colts 42-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
New Mexico Military Institute's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Konstantino Scopelitis led the charge by rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown. Scopelitis also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles (0.5 for loss) and defending a pass. Another rusher making a difference was Cohen Tomasits, who rushed for 72 yards and a touchdown.
The defeat snapped Hatch Valley's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record. As for New Mexico Military Institute, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hatch Valley will head out to take on Socorro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Socorro has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 127 points over their last three games. As for New Mexico Military Institute, they will challenge Cobre at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Mexico Military Institute's defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so Cobre's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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