Pojoaque Valley gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They claimed a resounding 53-0 win over the Crownpoint Eagles at home. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Elks/Elkettes as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Pojoaque Valley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jonah Villegas, who rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Villegas' longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of D'Marcus D'Marcus Rodriguez, who rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns.
Pojoaque Valley will square off against Hot Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crownpoint, they will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Montezuma-Cortez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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