Raton will head out to challenge Capitan at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Capitan took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Raton, who comes in off a win.
While Raton's win against Tucumcari wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-18 victory over the Rattlers on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Cael Walton
| 10/10/25 @ Tucumcari | 130 |
| 10/03/25 vs Legacy Academy | 108 |
| 09/19/25 vs Robertson | 171 |
Raton can attribute much of their success to Cael Walton, who rushed for 130 yards, and Luciano Castillo, who gained 27 total yards and two touchdowns. Walton's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 108 rushing yards.
Raton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Harlem Coley and Shane Ashley.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 48-6, which was the final score in Capitan's tilt against Legacy Academy on Thursday.
Capitan's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Raton, their victory bumped their record up to 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Raton against Capitan in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 27-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Raton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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