Rockets and Tigers Reach 4A Title Game Showdowns
The Rockets earned the No. 1 seed after a second straight undefeated regular season with playoff wins over Moriarty 42 21 and Artesia 21 10 after a first round bye. The Tigers, seed No. 2, secured their spot with a 35 0 quarterfinal win over Roswell and 47 41 semifinal win over Valencia after also finishing undefeated.
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Championship Showdown Looms Between Rockets Tigers
The Rockets reach the state final for the fifth in six seasons under Sam Jernigan, aiming to improve a 5-6 title game record while Goddard seeks a seventh championship in school history. The Tigers, led by Brad Hirsch, make their fifth final since 2003 and hold a 0-3 mark in title games. Aztec claims a lone state title in 1953 with multiple runner-up finishes across decades.
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Aztec Tigers seek another title led by Lucero and Atencio
The Aztec Tigers and Goddard Rockets clash in the state title game with Aztec led by quarterback Adam Lucero and receiver Ty Atencio. Lucero has thrown for 3,605 yards and 40 touchdowns while Atencio leads in receiving with 1,288 yards and 23 TDs. Goddard counters with David Anaya who has rushed for 2,051 yards and 29 TDs as the key ground threat.
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