With a playoff game on the line, Los Lunas rose to the challenge on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Piedra Vista Panthers. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Tigers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2021.
Despite the defeat, Piedra Vista had strong showings from Amasi Griego, who gained 149 total yards and two touchdowns, and Nick Halvorson, who rushed for 74 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Griego a new career-high in rushing yards (105).
Los Lunas' win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 34.2 points. As for Piedra Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 3-8.
Los Lunas will head out to face off against Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Cleveland's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine games. Piedra Vista does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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