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20240822-spt-rrahafb-9 — Rio Rancho High School's JJ Arellano, center, carries the ball for a first down against Atrisco Heritage Academy during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-6 — Rio Rancho High School's Colton Baca, left, get a flag for pass interference while defending Atrisco Heritage Academy's Gabriel Franco during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024. The Jaguars had been called for a face mask on the play so penalties amounted to a zero sum.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-2 — Rio Rancho High School's Jace Pitt makes a reception for a first down against Atrisco Heritage Academy. This was during the second quarter of their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-7 — Atrisco Heritage Academy's J'ven Smith, left, run a reception through Rio Rancho's Quintenn McKinley, center, and Brandon Luna for a touchdown during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-8 — Rio Rancho High School's James Barreras, center, carries the ball past Atrisco Heritage Academy's Isaiah Montoya for a touchdown during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-10 — Rio Rancho High School's Jj Arellano, center, carries the ball for a touchdown against Atrisco Heritage Academy during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-11 — Atrisco Heritage Academy's Joziah Atencio, left, is called for pass interference when he got tangled with Rio Rancho High School's Jace Pitt. This was during the third quarter of their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-12 — Atrisco Heritage Academy's Landon Griego carries the ball against Rio Rancho High School during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-3 — Rio Rancho High School's enters the field to face Atrisco Heritage Academy during their season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-4 — Jackie Rosales, 16, and other members of the Atrisco Heritage Academy varsity cheerleaders try to rally their team during their season opener Rio Rancho at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-5 — Atrisco Heritage Academy's Josiah Lopez carries the ball for a first down during their season opener against Rio Rancho at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Thursday, August 22, 2024.

20240822-spt-rrahafb-1 — Rio Rancho’s Bode Victor, right, makes a reception in front of Atrisco Heritage Academy’s Isaiah Montoya, before turning and running in for a 45-yard touchdown in Thursday’s season opener at Nusenda Community Stadium. Rio Rancho won 54-15. The game ended at the Journal’s print deadline. The recap can be read online atABQJournal.comand will also appear in Saturday’s print edition.

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Published August 22, 2024 - 11:04 p.m. Modified August 23, 2024 - 8:33 p.m.

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