If Eunice was feeling good fresh off their 56-6 takedown of Loving two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinals took a 42-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Texico Wolverines on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 36-27 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Even if they lost, Eunice's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Leading the way was Greyson Meek with three. Eunice got some further help from Tysen Jones: he picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made eight total tackles (4.0 for loss).
It was another big night for Cross Figg, who rushed for 174 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 194 yards and four TDs for Texico. Figg is becoming a predictor of the Wolverines' success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 5-1 (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Jett Curtis was another key player, picking up 64 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Eunice's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Texico, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Coincidentally, Eunice and Texico will both be playing Tularosa the next time they take the field. The Cardinals will head out to face the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Wolverines will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 31st.
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