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Sandia senior Lucas Hoswell (25) gets tackled by Eldorado senior Daniel Saavedra (26) and senior Jaxon Fischer (10) during high school football game at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024.

Eldorado’s Emiliano Morrison, right, reaches to catch a pass in front of Sandia’s Izzy Lopez (10) during Friday night’s game at Wilson Stadium.

Sandia’s Lucas Hoswell (25) carries the ball as Eldorado’s Daniel Saavedra (26) closes in for the tackle during an October 2024 game at Wilson Stadium. The rivals play in Week 8 of the 2025 season.

Sandia's Thomas Adams (23) intercepts a pass during an Oct. 11 game against Eldorado. Tylon Wilder, formerly the head coach at Española Valley, will be taking over the Matadors program this fall.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Albuquerque Academy’s Jett Galles, right, runs upfield, out of the grasp of Manzano’s Estevan Gonzalez at Albuquerque Academy on Saturday.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Manzano’s Xavier Nieto, 80, goes up for a touchdown grab over Albuquerque Academy’s Theo Gutierrez at Albuquerque Academy on Saturday.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Manzano’s Xavier Nieto, right, grabs a deep pass over Albuquerque Academy’s Theo Gutierrez at Albuquerque Academy on Saturday.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Albuquerque Academy’s Gage Conway (7) makes a touchdown catch over Manzano defenders Estevan Gonzalez (27) and Anthony Lucero (36) during Saturday afternoon’s game at Albuquerque Academy.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Albuquerque Academy’s Gage Conway, left, runs for a 66-yard touchdown against Manzano at Albuquerque Academy on Saturday.

Albuquerque Academy vs Monzano — Albuquerque Academy’s Joshua Abbott, left, breaks up a pass intended for Manzano’s Aiden Erickson at Albuquerque Academy on Saturday.

Volcano Vista player Ismael Mendez ii (81) kicks the ball down the field during the game against Rio Rancho High School at Rio Rancho High School on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

Players from Volcano Vista (in black) and Cleveland look to gain possession following a corner kick during Wednesday's game at Volcano Vista High School.

Cleveland’s Erick Andrade, left, and Juan Ramirez, right, challenge Volcano Vista’s Jovany Orona for the ball during Wednesday's game at Volcano Vista High School.

Cleveland’s Austin Clark takes control of the ball against Volcano Vista’s Jovany Orona during their game at Volcano Vista High School on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Volcano Vista’s Carrick Mangus moves the ball during his team’s game against Cleveland at Volcano Vista High School on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.

Cleveland’s Dakota Jones takes control of the ball against Volcano Vista’s David Sherer during Wednesday’s game at Volcano Vista High School.

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Published October 31, 2024 - 11:00 p.m. Modified February 3, 2025 - 6:01 p.m.

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