St. Pius beats Española Valley in Class 4A semifinal game: Photos
St. Pius’ Bryan Thomas, left, and Isaiah Carpenter celebrate a touchdown by Thomas during their 4A semifinal game against Española Valley last Saturday.
St. Pius’ Cayl Cox-Liggins makes a catch for a first down against Española Valley’s Michael Maestas (4) during Saturday’s Class 4A state semifinal at Nusenda Community Stadium.
Española Valley’s Cru Wilder, left, dives over St. Pius’ Hershul Olloway Jr. for a first down during Saturday’s Class 4A semifinal game at Nusenda Community Stadium.
St. Pius' Bryan Thomas, center, makes a reception for a first down against Española Valley's Andres Valenzuela, second from right, and Cody Coffeen, left, during Saturday's Class 4A semifinal game at Nusenda Community Stadium.
St. Pius’ Bryan Thomas, center, carries a reception for a first down against Española Valley’s Andres Valenzuela, right, and Cody Coffeen, left, during Saturday’s Class 4A semifinal game at Nusenda Community Stadium.
St. Pius' Hershul Olloway Jr. carries the ball for a first down against Española Valley's during Saturday'sClass 4A semifinal game at Nusenda Community Stadium.
Espanola Valley's Leonard Martinez, left, carries the ball for a first down during the second quarter of their Class 4A semifinal game, at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 23, 2024.
St. Pius’ Hershul Olloway Jr is hit by Espanola’ Valleys Nick Sandoval during their Class 4A semifinal game, at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, November 23, 2024. Olloway was recent given a scholarship offer from UNM.
St. Pius' Angel Martinez, top, fumbles the ball after being hit by Espanola Valley's Dylan Sandoval during the second quarter of their Class 4A semifinal game , at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 23, 2024.
St. Pius' Cayl Cox-liggins, left, carries the ball before being hit by Espanola Valley's Michael Maestas, center, and Matthew Martinez during the second quarter of their Class 4A semifinal game , at Nusenda Community Stadium, in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 23, 2024.