Highland junior running back Amiri Mumba (5) attempts to dodge Miyamura High School sophomore Benjamin Vidales (84) during varsity football game at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Highland junior running back Amiri Mumba (5) scores a touchdown during Saturday's game against Miyamura at Milne Stadium.
Highland running back Amiri Mumba, here running for yardage agaist Miyamura last season, is crucial to the Hornets’ hopes for success in 2024.
Miyamura senior quarterback Dylan Joines (1) carries the ball as Highland sophomore Jose Tapia (25) close in for a tackle during varsity football game against High School at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Highland senior Jakarri Edwards (7) leaps as he carries the ball during Saturday's game against Miyamura at Milne Stadium.
Miyamura senior quarterback Dylan Joines (1) carries the ball as Highland senior Jakarri Edwards (7) closes in during varsity football game against Miyamura High School Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Highland senior Acxel Morales (1) looks to pass the ball during varsity football game against Miyamura High School at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Miyamura junior Andrew Vega (21) catches a pass during varsity football game at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.
Highland junior Alex Lopez(10) and Miyamura and junior Seth Torres (25) during varsity football game at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.