Gonzales headlines dominant Elks rushing attack in blowout win over Taos
As far as statements go, the Pojoaque Valley football team issued a strong one in its 41-17 win over Taos on Friday. And Josh Gonzales added to it with a performance worthy of being The New Mexican's athlete of the week for Aug. 17-21. The senior quarterback guided an offense that churned out 424 rushing yard, gaining 254 of them on 19 carries with two touchdowns. Gonzales also went 3-for-9 ...
In a commanding 41-17 victory over Taos, Pojoaque Valley's football team highlighted the dominance of their rushing attack, led by senior quarterback Josh Gonzales. Gonzales' contribution to the offense was nothing short of exceptional, as he orchestrated a 424-yard rushing performance, with 254 of those yards coming on 19 carries, including two touchdowns.
His passing game also shone, connecting for 70 yards and a touchdown on 3-of-9 attempts. Gonzales capitalized on his physical prowess, scoring both on a 2-yard run and a 69-yard dash, as the Elks built a 27-point halftime lead. The senior also contributed significantly on defense, tallying five tackles, which tied for the team's second-most.
Notable performances from Pojoaque Valley included St. Michael's running backs C.J. Valdez and Roman Barrera, who combined for 198 yards and three touchdowns in their 48-6 win over Capital on Aug. 21. Valdez amassed 127 yards on just 11 carries, while Barrera added 71 yards and two scores on six carries. Additionally, West Las Vegas quarterback Cayden Encinias delivered 123 passing yards and two touchdowns, along with 64 yards on the ground, guiding the Dons to a thrilling 25-23 comeback win over Portales on Aug.
22. Capital's junior striker Carlos Solis was a force in the early stages of the boys soccer season, netting 10 goals in three matches, including six in a 10-0 thrashing of Pojoaque Valley on Aug. 18, as well as two more in a 6-2 victory over Albuquerque Hope Christian on Aug. 22. Lastly, Santa Fe High junior midfielder Jasper Wiltenberg contributed a goal and three assists in four matches as the Demons began their season 3-1.
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