Alamosa's Big Win: More Than Just a Score

Alamosa High School's football team, the Mean Moose, showcased their strength against Salida, securing a 50-13 victory even as their shutout streak came to an end. The game was a display of powerful plays and a few missteps, but Alamosa ultimately emerged victorious.

First Half Highlights

• First Quarter:
• Tony Griego ran 46 yards for a touchdown.
• A. J. Baker added a two-point conversion.

• Alamosa's defense forced Salida to punt on their first drive.

• Second Quarter:
• Baker ran 82 yards, setting up Griego's 2-yard touchdown run.
• Baker added another two-point conversion.
• Jo David scored on a 1-yard run.
• Christian Hernandez kicked the extra point.
• Griego threw a 26-yard touchdown pass to Nelson Arambula, making the score 30-0 at halftime.

Second Half Action

• Third Quarter:
• Evan Anderson returned a kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown.
• Alejandro Vialpando intercepted a pass and ran 34 yards for another touchdown.

• The extra point was missed, but Alamosa led 43-0.

• Fourth Quarter:
• Salida scored their first touchdown on a 37-yard pass from Eli Schwarz to Ayden Wells.
• Alamosa responded with a touchdown run by Zavier Maez.
• Salida scored once more, but it wasn't enough to catch up.

Statistical Highlights

• Alamosa:
• 387 total yards
• Griego: 5 of 9 passes for 84 yards
• Anderson: 1 of 1 pass for 38 yards

• Baker: 133 yards on 5 carries

• Salida:
• 214 total yards
• Schwarz: 7 of 12 passes for 103 yards
• Wells: 2 catches for 68 yards

Looking Ahead

The Mean Moose are set for a crucial game against Pagosa Springs. The Intermountain League championship and a spot in the Class 2A state playoffs are on the line. Coach Drew Sandlin is eagerly anticipating the challenge.