The Moriarty Pintos will square off against the Kirtland Central Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Moriarty hasn't scored more than 13 points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
On Friday, Moriarty came up short against Taos and fell 13-6. The contest marked the Pintos' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Kirtland Central had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 35-8 win over Aztec. The high-scoring effort was just what the Broncos needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Moriarty better keep an eye on Chance Aspaas. He was instrumental in Kirtland Central's win, throwing for 155 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 43 yards and one TD. What's more, Aspaas racked up 123.4 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024.
Kirtland Central didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Damian Allen and Brayden Harvey. Kirtland Central received some extra help from Harvey, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Moriarty's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Kirtland Central, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 2-7.
Moriarty strolled past Kirtland Central in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 by a score of 38-23. Will the Pintos repeat their success, or do the Broncos have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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