The Hatch Valley Bears will head out on the road to face off against the Ruidoso Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hatch Valley took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They slipped by Hot Springs 29-28.
Meanwhile, Ruidoso came into Friday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past Cobre, posting a 42-0 win on the road. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Ruidoso to victory, but perhaps none more so than Joel Ortega, who picked up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ortega also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending three passes. Ashdyn Urban was in the mix as well, providing Ruidoso with a touchdown.
Hatch Valley now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Ruidoso, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Hatch Valley might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Ruidoso in their previous meeting back in August of 2019. Thankfully for Hatch Valley, Gunnar Guardiola (who threw for 261 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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