St. Pius X blows by Chaparral in semifinal: Photos

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-1 — St Pius X's Hershul Olloway Jr. crosses the goal line with the ball to score the Spartan's first touchdown during their 4A state semifinal football game against Chaparral. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-2 — St Pius’ Cayl Cox-Liggins, left, runs past Chaparral’s Zahid Chavez for a touchdown during the third quarter of their Class 4A state semifinal Saturday at Nusenda Community Stadium.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-3 — St Pius X's Chase Nelson, right, sacks Chaparral's quarterback Israel Nieto during their 4A state semifinal football. St. Pius X's Joaquin Aragon, right, assisted on the tackle. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-4 — St Pius X's Christian Morales, left, makes a 54 yard reception on the 1 yard line in front of Chaparral's Raul Lopez during their 4A state semifinal football game. The play set up a Spartan touchdown to give them a 27-0 lead at the half. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-5 — St Pius X's Cy Saenz, center, crosses the goal line while being hit by Chaparral's Enrique Gutierrez, right, for a touchdown during their 4A state semifinal football game. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-6 — St Pius X's Ezra Ocampo for a first down during their 4A state semifinal football game against Chaparral. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-7 — St Pius X's Kane Huffmyer, left, tackles Chaparral's quarterback Israel Nieto during their 4A state semifinal football game against Chaparral. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-8 — St Pius X's Cy Saenz, center, looks for space to run during their 4A state semifinal football game against Chaparral. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

20251122-spt-piuschaparral-9 — St Pius X's Hershul Olloway Jr., left, crosses the goal line against Chaparral's Raul Lopez, center for a touchdown during their 4A state semifinal football game. The game was played at the Nusenda Community Field in Albuquerque, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

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Published November 22, 2025 - 4:41 p.m. Modified November 22, 2025 - 9:14 p.m.

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