Mescalero Apache hasn't had much luck against Lordsburg recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Mescalero Apache Chiefs will look to defend their home field against the Lordsburg Mavericks at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Mescalero Apache is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Mexico's top teams: Gateway Christian, who was ranked seventh in their home state at the time (Mescalero Apache was ranked 18th). Mescalero Apache took a blow against Gateway Christian on Friday, falling 56-20.
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. The dominant performance also gave Duffy a new career-high in rushing yards.
Meanwhile, Lordsburg entered their match against Tatum last Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lordsburg fell 36-26 to Tatum. The Mavericks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mescalero Apache now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Lordsburg, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Mescalero Apache was taken down by Lordsburg 56-6 in their previous meeting back in October of 2021. Will Mescalero Apache have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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