Quick start to the first half. Quick start to the second half. And a district-opening victory for the Albuquerque High Bulldogs.
AHS scored touchdowns early in both halves on Saturday at Milne Stadium and the Bulldogs pulled away in the second half for a 50-21 District 2-6A opening victory over Santa Fe.
Albuquerque High Bulldogs pull away from Santa Fe High
Albuquerque High's Alberto Landeros, right, gets away from Santa Fe High's Josiah Opetaia for a touchdown that gave the Bulldogs a 35-21 lead. The game was played in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.聽
Albuquerque High鈥檚 Alberto Landeros, right, runs behind offensive lineman Estevan Baca and gets away from Santa Fe High鈥檚 Max Encinias during Saturday鈥檚 game at Milne Stadium.
Albuquerque High's Alberto Landeros, right, gets away from Santa Fe High's Hank Clement for their first touchdown in the game in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024. Behind his is lineman Estevan Baca.
Santa Fe High's Jesus Navarette, right, runs a reception across the line to score the Demons' first touchdown in front of Albuquerque High's Kylon Clark, during their the game in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Santa Fe High's Joe Archuleta, left, tackles Albuquerque High's Jonathan Chavez during the second quarter of their game in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Albuquerque High's Isaac Houlihan, right, carries the ball for a first down before being tackled by Santa Fe High's Rico Lujan during their game played in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Albuquerque High quarterback Isaac Houlihan scrambles as he looks for a receiver Saturday.
Santa Fe High's Josiah Opetaia, right, intercepts a pass meant for Albuquerque High's Juan Carlos Landeros during the second quarter of their game, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Albuquerque High's Gabriel Fernandez, #13, is tackled by Santa Fe High's James Serrano, left, while returning a punt during the second quarter of their game, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Santa Fe High's Jesus Navarette, left, watches as a pass meant for him is almost intercepted by Albuquerque High's Amin Cooper during the second quarter of their game, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Albuquerque High鈥檚 Amin Cooper, left, breaks up a pass in the end zone meant for Santa Fe High鈥檚 Santi Villasenor during the second quarter of Saturday鈥檚 game in Albuquerque. Pass interference was called on the play.
Santa Fe High's Hank Clement looks for a way to the endzone during their game against Albuquerque High, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Albuquerque High's wide receiver Andre Martin, left, throws a pass to their quarterback for a 2 point conversion, before being hit by Santa Fe High's Rico Lujan. This is during the second quarter of their game, in Albuquerque, Saturday, September 14, 2024.