Aztec was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 20-7 to the Kirtland Central Broncos. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Broncos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Kirtland Central had a senior duo take command as Payton Mike gained 187 total yards and two touchdowns and Bryle Matthews rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance also gave Mike a new career-high in rushing yards (148).
Aztec's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Kirtland Central, the win snapped their losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-7 record.
Aztec wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 31-7 loss against Espanola Valley on the 1st. As for Kirtland Central, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-23 defeat against Moriarty on the 1st.
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