West Las Vegas hadn't done well against Portales recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Dons narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Rams 22-19. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dons have posted since August 23, 2024.
Alex Pacheco
| 08/22/25 vs Hatch Valley | 2 |
| 09/04/25 vs Ruidoso | 3 |
| 08/29/25 @ Dexter | 4 |
| 09/12/25 vs Portales | 12 |
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to West Las Vegas' defense and their five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Alex Pacheco and Fiddel Herrera, who racked up four sacks between them. Pacheco also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with 12.
Despite the loss, Portales saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Slade Segovia rushed for 184 yards and one TD while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. Segovia really tore up the turf during one magnificent 96-yard run. Kingston Lee also deserves some recognition as he punched in his first rushing touchdown of the season.
West Las Vegas pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.6 points on average over those games. As for Portales, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, West Las Vegas will challenge Santa Rosa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions' defense has only allowed 8.8 points per game this season, so the Dons' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Portales, they will face off against Manzano at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Rams their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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