Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belen). They took down the Del Norte Knights 56-38 on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Knights: they've now won five in a row.
Gonzalo Cano
| 09/18/25 @ Del Norte | 153.3 |
| 09/27/24 @ Miyamura | 97.3 |
| 10/04/24 vs Los Alamos | 93.1 |
| 09/05/25 @ Valencia | 90.8 |
| 10/25/24 vs Rio Grande | 74.6 |
Gonzalo Cano continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 213 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 171 yards and three TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in passer rating (153.3). Jeremiah Lord was in the mix as well, providing Belen with two scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Belen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
Belen didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lord and Noah Gonzalez. Lord got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Despite the loss, Del Norte had strong showings from Keandre Wyatt, who rushed for 131 yards and one TD on only ten carries, and Isaac Alatriste, who rushed for 117 yards and one touchdown.
Belen's record now sits at 2-3. As for Del Norte, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, Belen and Del Norte will both be playing Los Alamos the next time they take the field. The Knights will host the Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Eagles will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.
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