After soaring to 47 points the game before, Raton was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-7 loss at the hands of the Robertson Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 37-14 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Raton lost, don't look at Cannon Walton. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
A big part of Robertson's win came down to the chemistry between Jesse James Gonzalez and his top target George Smith. Gonzalez threw for 215 yards and four touchdowns on only 17 passes while Smith gained 157 total yards and three touchdowns. Smith's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Paul Duran was another key player, gaining 68 total yards and a touchdown.
Raton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Robertson, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Raton will square off against St. Michael's at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Michael's knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 point or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Raton likes a good challenge. As for Robertson, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Tularosa, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Robertson: 11.8, Tularosa: 15) so any points scored will be well earned.
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