Rockets face undefeated Clovis in tough road test
Goddard is battle worn by injuries as head coach Sam Jernigan prepares the Rockets for a road game against 5-0 Clovis at Leon Williams Stadium. Clovis features speedy backfield stars Nathan Nuttall and Aaron Smith and quarterback Joey Garcia while Goddard aims to build on recent wins with a healthier lineup.
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Rocket Football Week 6 Kickoff at Leon Williams Stadium
Goddard carries a 2-3 record to the showdown against 5-0 Clovis with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. at Leon Williams Stadium. Goddard beat Highland 12-9 last week while Clovis defeated Borger Texas 14-0 before a halftime suspension. Last season Goddard won 13-7.
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Roswell Coyotes face Carlsbad after tense late win
Roswell head coach Jack Cisco praises a tough defense after a 2-3 Coyotes victory over Alamogordo and a near-miss against St. Pius. The Coyotes host Carlsbad at 7:30 p.m. at the Wool Bowl, needing disciplined play to avoid late‑game slips.
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Coyote Football Faces Week Six Duel With Wool Bowl Rivalry
Roswell enters with a 2-3 mark and a list of injuries at quarterback while Carlsbad also stands 2-3. Seniors Ryan French and Cole Crumpacker lead the Cavemen returnees, while Roswell missing Dontrell Moore and nursing Manny Fuentes through a finger injury. The teams split last week’s results and seek a pivotal win at this Wool Bowl matchup.
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Hurricanes rout Pittsburgh as Portis stars in 43-21 win
Miami, ranked No. 1, dominated Pittsburgh 43-21 led by Clinton Portis with a career-best 131 rushing yards and two one-yard TDs. Ken Dorsey connected on multiple passes including an 18-yard TD to Andre Johnson, while Pitt backup Rod Rutherford accounted for all three Panthers scores late.
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Lady Rockets sweep Ruidoso in four to start district play
Goddard Lady Rockets win 3-1 over Ruidoso after trailing 2-0 in games. With Lauren Carter out, Mendoza Ward and Miller lead the attack as Hailee Browning serves sparked momentum. The team improves to 10-2 and heads to Moriarty on Oct 6 for District 4-4A opener.
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NMMI gridiron teams hit road after first loss
The New Mexico Military Institute Colts travel to Socorro at 7 p.m. with a 3-1 mark after a 14-0 defeat to Dexter. Coach Dwight Burns emphasizes rebound and offense as quarterback Charlie Ward returns from a suspension while Marcus Payton competes to help regain form. Socorro, 2-3, aims to slow the Colts’ attack.
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