The Socorro Warriors will play host again on Friday to welcome the Hatch Valley Bears, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both have allowed few points on average, (Socorro: 15.2, Hatch Valley: 17.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
Socorro's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Hot Springs, posting a 35-0 win at home. Considering the Warriors have won four matchups by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Jay Lee, who picked up 167 receiving yards and a touchdown. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 102 receiving yards per game. Another player making a difference was Cenyon Scarborough, who rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Hatch Valley has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by New Mexico Military Institute at home and fell 42-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Bears were not able to get on the board.
Socorro's victory bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Hatch Valley, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
Socorro strolled past Hatch Valley in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 by a score of 37-20. Will Socorro repeat their success, or does Hatch Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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