Escalante and Fort Sumner/House squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Escalante had to settle for second. They were beaten by Fort Sumner/House 58-6. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Lobos couldn't push the score so high this time.
Leading Fort Sumner/House to victory were Jayden Ward and Jordan Holland. Ward gained 194 total yards and five touchdowns, while Holland rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Ward really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Fort Sumner/House also got help from Tra'Von Bonds, who showed off his sure hands for 95 receiving yards.
Escalante has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Fort Sumner/House, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Escalante does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Sumner/House, they will square off against Mesilla Valley Christian School at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Fort Sumner/House's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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