Portales is still winless after their contest against West Las Vegas on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 22-19 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dons. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Portales lost, don't look at Slade Segovia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 184 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Segovia got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 96 yards. Kingston Lee also deserves some recognition as he punched in his first rushing touchdown of the season.
Portales didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Thomas Salgado and Andru Lozano, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Portales' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for West Las Vegas, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Coming up, Portales will host Manzano at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Rams' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for West Las Vegas, they are taking a road trip to face off against Santa Rosa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so the Dons' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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