High school football kicks off in NM; Las Cruces tops Mayfield, 50-7
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico - The high school football season kicked off in New Mexico Friday.
For the first time ever, the Las Cruces Bulldawgs squared off against their cross-town rival the Mayfield Trojans in the first game of the season.
It was the 61st meeting on the gridiron between the two programs.
The Bulldawgs got a dominant win against the Trojans, 50-7.
The Bulldawgs have won 9 straight games against their rival as they also extended their overall win total in the series to 31-29-1.
Other Friday night games included Centennial getting a win against Rio Rancho Cleveland on the road, 35-28.
And Santa Teresa started their season 1-0 after defeating Silver High School, 15-14.
