Two dominant backs in Mekhi Grant and Slade Segovia are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Silver Fighting Colts will challenge the Portales Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Silver's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Portales' offense will have their work cut out for them.
Silver came up short against St. Pius X on Friday, falling 34-14. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Fighting Colts, who until this game were averaging 14 points allowed.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Portales, as they earned their first away win of the season. They took their matchup on Friday with ease, bagging a 51-14 victory over Valencia. The Rams' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Silver's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Portales, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Silver couldn't quite get it done against Portales when the teams last played back in October of 2024 as they fell 20-8. Can the Fighting Colts avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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