Hobbs Overpowers Alamogordo 47–26, But Tigers Show Heart in District Battle

Hobbs, New Mexico - In a high-octane district clash under the Friday night lights, the Hobbs Eagles surged past the Alamogordo Tigers 47–26, but the scoreboard only tells part of the story. Despite facing a physically dominant opponent, the Tigers showed grit, resilience, and flashes of brilliance that kept the crowd engaged and the game competitive deep into the second half.

First-Half Fireworks

Hobbs opened the scoring with a 16-yard touchdown run by Demarcus Hill, followed by Alamogordo’s response—a 15-yard TD run from Nate Best and a successful extra point by Moreno to tie the game 7–7. Hobbs then unleashed a scoring barrage: Hill added two more TDs (5 yards each), Jesse Nelson broke loose for a 32-yard score, and Hill struck again with a fourth touchdown before halftime, giving Hobbs a 27–7 lead. Alamogordo narrowed the gap with a 14-yard TD run from Bryson Bloom, making it 27–13 at the break.

 Second-Half Grit

The third quarter saw continued fireworks. Hobbs extended their lead with Nelson’s 32-yard run and Hill’s fifth TD of the night. Alamogordo answered with Bloom’s second score (13 yards) and another TD from Best (1 yard), bringing the score to 41–26. In the fourth quarter, Hobbs sealed the win with two touchdown passes from Junior Medrano to Justice French (6 and 18 yards), finalizing the score at 47–26.

Though Hobbs dominated the stat sheet, Alamogordo’s offensive leaders—Best and Bloom—combined for four rushing touchdowns, while Moreno added two successful extra points. Hill led Hobbs with five rushing touchdowns, Nelson contributed a long run, and Medrano connected twice with French through the air.

State Rankings & District Implications

Heading into the game, Hobbs was ranked #8 and Alamogordo #10 in the New Mexico Class 6A Coaches Poll A. Both teams entered with 4–1 records, and the matchup was seen as a pivotal test of district strength. With Hobbs’ win, they improve to 5–2 overall, 2–1 in district, while Alamogordo drops to 4–2 overall, 1–1 in district.

Next week, Alamogordo travels to face Centennial, currently tied for #3 in the state rankings with Volcano Vista A. Hobbs will host Centennial on October 10, setting up another high-stakes showdown that could reshape the district leaderboard.

Conclusion

Alamogordo may have fallen short on the scoreboard, but their performance was anything but defeatist. Against a larger and deeper Hobbs squad, the Tigers proved they can punch back, adapt, and rally. As district play intensifies, Alamogordo’s heart, discipline, and offensive firepower will be key ingredients in their pursuit of postseason glory. This team isn’t just playing for wins—they’re building a legacy.

Source: AlamogordoTownNews.org Journalist and Sports Historian, Chris Edwards, author of Coach Sepulveda the Early Days and Coach Sepulveda the Hveem Years. 

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