NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Some teams across the state hit the halfway point of the season this week. Here is a look at scores and highlights from week 5 of Friday Night football.
Farmington: 000 — La Cueva: 000
Albuquerque High: 000 — Atrisco Heritage: 000
Game of the Week
The week 5 game of the week featured a battle of 2-1 teams in class 6A district 2 — West Mesa and Los Lunas.
Eastlake (TX): 21 — Rio Rancho: 26
Cleveland: 42 — Pebble Hills (TX): 27
Valley joins the show
Las Cruces: 44 — Hobbs: 14
Alamogordo: 10 — Organ Mountain: 18
Gadsden: 28 — Artesia: 50
Lovington: 46 — Goddard: 6
Rio Grande: 13 — Highland: 42
Mesa Tractor Athlete of the Week
During La Cueva’s week 4 matchup against Sandia, Bears senior running back Cheeto Lumbrera III was all over the field. After scoring a 71 yard receiving touchdown on the first play from scrimmage, Lumbrera kept the pressure on as he finished his night with nearly 200 rushing yards and five total touchdowns.
Kidzz Mechanical Kick Return of the Week
Espanola: : 27 — Moriarty: 7
Hope Christian: 62 — Estancia: 12
Tohatchi: 54 — Gallup: 12
McCurdy: 0— Legacy Academy: 54