Borderland Blitz Archives

Borderland Blitz: Week 7 Schedule & Scores

October 9, 2026 3:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

Coronado 14Eastwood 45FinalPebble Hills 45Eastlake 7FinalFranklin 37Montwood 6FinalDel Valle 12Canutillo 28FinalHorizon 30Bel Air 71FinalYsleta 40Riverside 56FinalSan Elizario 7Austin 49FinalMountain View 22Irvin 27FinalFabens 0Clint 29FinalAnthony 0Stanton 77FinalCentennial 34Organ Mountain 0FinalSanta Teresa 13Valencia 34FinalParkland 24El Dorado 47Final (Thursday)Hanks 49Americas 50Final (Thursday)Clovis 0 Las Cruces 49Final (Thursday)

Week 6 Sweet Play of the Week: Austin Panthers Part 2

October 7, 2026 7:47 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – For the second time this season, the Austin Panthers are once again the winners of the Sweet Play of the Week. The entire team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week, the Panthers are also this week’s Community Champions. Community Champions

Borderland Blitz: Week 6 Schedule & Scores

October 2, 2026 2:49 PM Adrian Ochoa

Austin 56Mountain View 3FinalMontwood 24Coronado 27FinalSocorro 13Franklin 37FinalRiverside 40Clint 6FinalYsleta 35Bowie 7FinalEl Paso 38Burges 41FinalAndress 66Irvin 0FinalJefferson 0Chapin 62FinalSan Elizario 33Fabens 12FinalTornillo 0Cathedral 64FinalMayfield 19Alamogordo 24FinalArtesia 51Chaparral 0FinalGadsden 14Roswell 49FinalSaint Pius 48Santa Teresa 0FinalEastwood 31Pebble Hills 35Final (Thursday)

Borderland Blitz: Week 5 Schedule & Scores

September 25, 2026 2:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

Eastlake 0Eastwood 427 p.m. at Eastwood Pebble Hills 44Montwood 77 p.m. at SAC 2Canutillo 38 Hanks 357 p.m. at Hanks Andress 42Burges 37 p.m. at Burges Americas 40Del Valle 452:30 p.m. at Del ValleEl Dorado CANCELLED Chapin 7 p.m. at Irvin El Paso CANCELLED Parkland7 p.m. at Parkland Bel Air 56Bowie 77 p.m. at Bowie

Week 4 Sweet Play of the Week: Parkland Matadors

September 23, 2026 8:25 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week four of the high school football season went to the Parkland Matadors. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week the entire team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. The Matadors are also this week’s Community Champions.

Borderland Blitz: Week 4 Schedule & Scores

September 18, 2026 3:34 PM Adrian Ochoa

Ysleta 47Hanks 79FinalCoronado 28Del Valle 14FinalEastlake 61Bel Air 43FinalParkland 13Franklin 62FinalMontwood 7San Angelo Central 42FinalPebble Hills 24Odessa Permian 38FinalEl Dorado 50Burges 38FinalHorizon 14Canutillo 63FinalChapin 21Andress 38FinalFabens 6Jefferson 28FinalSan Elizario 6Mountain View 31FinalCathedral 0Clint 20FinalAnthony 14Van Horn 0FinalLas Cruces 42Organ Mountain 7FinalMayfield 52Chaparral 7FinalCentennial 42Clovis 30FinalGadsden 14Artesia 57FinalBelen Santa Teresaat Santa Teresa 7 p.m.Eastwood 64Americas 13Final

Week 3 Sweet Play of the Week: Eastlake Falcons

September 17, 2026 10:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week three of the high school football season went to the Eastlake Falcons. Quarterback Julian Williams threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Diego Diharce. As winners of the Sweet Play of the Week the Falcons are also this week’s Community

Borderland Blitz: Week 3 Schedule & Scores

September 11, 2026 3:45 PM Adrian Ochoa

Franklin 17Andress 20FinalEastwood 7Corner Canyon 52FinalMidland Lee 48Eastlake 51FinalAmericas 35Montwood 21FinalBurges 17Coronado 44FinalEl Paso 20Bel Air 64FinalCanutillo 49Parkland 7FinalChapin 43Riverside 44FinalFort Stockton 28Ysleta 35FinalIrvin 23Jefferson 19FinalBowie 7Austin 49FinalSocorro 55Horizon 21FinalPecos 58Fabens 0FinalClint 20San Elizario 21FinalMountain View 34Alpine 9FinalCarlsbad 7Centennial 35FinalLas Cruces 41Hobbs 0FinalMayfield 21Gadsden 42FinalChaparral 0Goddard 47FinalDel Valle 43El Dorado 35Final (Thursday)Hanks 44Pebble Hills 49Final

Thursday High School Football Scores: Del Valle & Pebble Hills pick up wins

September 10, 2026 11:24 PM Adrian Ochoa

Del Valle 43El Dorado 35Final Hanks 44Pebble Hills 49Final Cathedral 39Anthony 21Final Santa Teresa 6Portales 56Final

Week 2 Sweet Play of the Week: El Dorado Aztecs

September 10, 2026 11:01 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week two of the high school football season went to the El Dorado Aztecs. El Dorado’s Brycen Booth had a phenomenal quarterback keeper for a touchdown. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons. As winners of the Sweet

Borderland Blitz: Week 2 Schedule & Scores

September 4, 2026 3:05 PM Adrian Ochoa

Burges 10Ysleta 28FinalHanks 55Bowie 0FinalEastlake 48El Dorado 43FinalCanutillo 17Eastwood 49FinalFranklin 17Midland Lee 48FinalMontwood 14Del Valle 56FinalCoronado 11Odessa 19FinalHobbs 35Parkland 34FinalJefferson 8Austin 30FinalRiverside 67Irvin 28FinalEl Paso 29Clint 10FinalAlpine 19Fabens 16FinalMountain View 27Horizon 28FinalSan Elizario 28Cathedral 35FinalLas Cruces 42Mayfield 0FinalSilver 14Gadsden 51FinalSanta Teresa 26Chaparral 47FinalVan Horn Tornillo FinalBel Air 28Socorro 34Final (Thursday) Pebble Hills 35 Chapin 14Final

Thursday High School Football Scores: Pebble Hills tops Chapin, Andress defeats Americas

September 3, 2026 11:15 PM Adrian Ochoa

El Paso, Texas – Week 2 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday night. Scores are from Thursday, September 3: Pebble Hills 35Chapin 14Final Bel Air 28Socorro 34Final Andress 57Americas 55Final Anthony 22Cobre 28Final Artesia 14Centennial 37Final

Week 1 Sweet Play of the Week: Austin Panthers

September 2, 2026 8:59 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week one of the high school football season went to the Austin Panthers. Austin running back Joel Castaneda had a stellar run for a touchdown in Austin’s win over rival El Paso. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of

Borderland Blitz: Week 1 Schedule & Scores

August 28, 2026 4:22 PM Adrian Ochoa

Bel Air 13Eastwood 65FinalChapin 39Franklin 14FinalEl Dorado 28Coronado 21FinalBurges 35Socorro 14FinalDel Valle 27Eastlake 41FinalPebble Hills 31Midland 17FinalParkland 44Riverside 41FinalAustin 27El Paso 13FinalYsleta 30Big Spring 22FinalBowie 0Jefferson 49FinalCentennial 34Andress 44FinalFabens 34Van Horn 14FinalIrvin 35Santa Teresa 6FinalChaparral 23Mountain View 20FinalClint 7Andrews 16FinalAnthony 20San Elizario 34FinalHorizon 14Pecos 56FinalLas Cruces 42Dumas 14FinalOrgan Mountain 54Mayfield 15FinalMontwood 27Hanks 63Final (Thursday)Americas 20Canutillo

High School Football: Canutillo & Hanks pick up wins on Thursday night

August 27, 2026 11:12 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season officially kicked off in El Paso on Thursday night. Four teams took the field for their first game of the season. Canutillo opened their season in the win column following a 28-20 victory over Americas. Hanks also started their season with a win after a home

Battle of the helmet returns

August 27, 2026 10:55 PM Paige Wood

The battle of the helmet is back and the history makes every snap mean a little more. For more than six decades, Eastwood and Bel Air have turned this game into more than football. The football helmet symbolizes bragging rights between these two sides of El Paso that have been battling since 1963. Some people even

Pebble Hills TE Noah Tarrant announced he’s leaving El Paso

August 3, 2026 9:33 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players in El Paso, and also in the entire country has announced he’s leaving the Sun City. Over the weekend, Noah Tarrant, a tight end at Pebble Hills High School announced he will be transferring to All Saints Episcopal, a school in Fort Worth, Texas. Tarrant will

Community Champions: Andress Eagles compete at 7-on-7 flag football state tournament

June 26, 2026 11:04 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The high school football season is still a few months away, but some teams from the Borderland are already taking the field this summer. Andress High School is competing at the 7-on-7 flag football state tournament in College Station, Texas. The Eagles are making history in the process. Andress is the first Class 4A school

Community Champions: Andress football player Jordan Medina takes field at Blue-Grey All-American Bowl

May 6, 2026 2:57 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Jordan Medina is one of the best athletes in the Sun City. The Andress High School senior capped off the football season by being selected to play in a all-star game alongside some of the best football players in the country. “I started sending out my film and I started posting a lot

Bel Air tabs Ariel Famaligi as next head football coach & athletic coordinator

February 18, 2026 4:51 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Bel Air High School named its next head football coach and athletic coordinator Wednesday afternoon. Ariel Famaligi joins the Highlanders after serving as offensive coordinator at Franklin High School. Famaligi does have experience as a head football coach. From 2016 to 2022, Famaligi was the head football coach at Montwood High

Organ Mountain football head coach Kenny Sanchez resigns

February 13, 2026 4:22 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Organ Mountain Knights will have a new head coach next football season. A source confirmed to ABC-7, Kenny Sanchez has resigned from the position following three seasons as head football coach at Organ Mountain High School. During his time with the Knights, Sanchez held an overall record of 6-24

Coming back home! Burges grad Tavorus Jones commits to UTEP

January 17, 2026 9:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players to call El Paso home is returning to the Sun City. Burges grad Tavorus Jones confirmed on X Saturday that he’s committed to the UTEP Miners. Jones was one of the best high school running backs in El Paso during his time playing at

Gary Recoder steps down as Bel Air football head coach

January 13, 2026 9:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – There will be a major coaching change at the high school football level in El Paso. Tuesday, Bel Air High School football head coach Gary Recoder announced he is stepping down as coach of the Highlanders. In statement on social media, Recoder said he is moving on from coaching to pursue business

Community Champions: Jake Fette prepares to join Arizona State Sun Devils

December 18, 2025 10:09 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – One of the best high school football players to come out of El Paso made it official Thursday afternoon. Del Valle quarterback Jake Fette signed to play football with the Arizona State Sun Devils. A signing ceremony was held at Del Valle High School. Fette had been committed to ASU for

Community Champions: El Paso football players put pen to paper on Early National Signing Day

December 4, 2025 9:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – Wednesday was a big day for high school football players across the Borderland. It was Early National Signing Day. Athletes put pen to paper as they made their college choices official. For all their accomplishments they are this week’s Community Champions. Community Champions is sponsored by Albertsons and the El Paso

Community Champions: Las Cruces Bulldawgs prepare for state title game against Cleveland

November 28, 2025 2:44 PM Adrian Ochoa

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces Bulldawgs are on the road to state. Saturday, the team will take the field against Cleveland High School out of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The winner will take home the Class 6A state championship. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. from Rio Rancho. The Bulldawgs enter the

Complete Coverage: Eastwood, El Dorado football make it to playoffs in Lubbock

November 19, 2025 9:58 AM KVIA-Newsroom

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Eastwood and El Dorado football teams are headed to the post season playoffs. ABC-7’s Bea Martinez will be travelling to Lubbock. She will report live with all the highlights Friday in our evening newscasts. The Road to the State Playoffs, providing you complete coverage of high school football playoffs,

Borderland Blitz Week 12: Playoff schedule & scores

November 14, 2025 6:09 PM Adrian Ochoa

Frenship 30Eastwood 45FinalFranklin 42Midland Legacy 62FinalEastlake 7Odessa Permian 59FinalAmarillo 76El Dorado 77FinalLubbock Monterey 50Americas 32FinalParkland 13Amarillo Tascosa 84FinalWichita Falls Memorial 14Andress 28FinalChapin 35Abilene Cooper 42FinalRiverside 35Dumas 83FinalAustin 0Canyon Randall 49FinalAnthony 0Wall 77FinalLos Lunas 29Las Cruces 49FinalMoriarty 41Chaparral 42FinalLubbock Cooper 45Del Valle 42Final (Thursday)Pebble Hills 14San Angelo Central 24Final (Thursday)Bel Air 25Abilene 84Final (Thursday)Hanks 7Amarillo Palo

Del Valle loses heartbreaker to Lubbock Cooper in opening round of playoffs; Thursday scores

November 13, 2025 11:04 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The bi-district round of the high school football playoffs got off to a rocky start for El Paso schools. Six teams from the Borderland took the field Thursday night, and all six saw an early exit from the playoffs. Del Valle was the only El Paso school that got to host

Week 11 Sweet Play of the Week: Burges Mustangs

November 13, 2025 8:03 PM Adrian Ochoa

EL PASO, Texas – The winners of the Sweet Play of the Week for week 11 of the high school football season went to the Burges Mustangs. In the game against El Paso, Burges quarterback Marcus Sanchez dropped a dime to wide receiver Jayden Bowser. The team received a box of cupcakes courtesy of Albertsons.

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