Varsity Football: Sartans Dominate Portales, Stay Undefeated in District
(Varsity) The St. Pius X Sartans continued their strong district performance with a dominant 48-18 victory over Portales. After a tight first quarter, where the Sartans held a narrow 7-5 lead, they pulled away before halftime with a 20-5 advantage. In the second half, the Sartans continued to assert their dominance, adding 28 more points—14 in each quarter—cruising to their fifth win of the season. Now 5-2 overall and 3-0 in District 2-4A, the Sartans sit at the top of their district standings.
Sophomore quarterback Isaiah Carpenter was a key factor in the win, throwing for 312 yards and four touchdowns. Carpenter's precise passing helped propel the offense throughout the game, and his chemistry with his receivers was on full display. Running back Herschul Olloway Jr., also a sophomore, was equally impressive, rushing for 151 yards and scoring two touchdowns, consistently breaking through the Portales defense.
Sophomore wide receiver Cayl Cox-Liggins made a huge impact with 183 receiving yards and two touchdowns on six receptions, giving Carpenter a reliable target downfield. Curtis Flakes III, another sophomore, contributed two touchdown receptions and 41 receiving yards, while Bryan Thomas added 43 receiving yards to round out the passing attack. Junior running back Kolbe Padilla also contributed to the scoring effort with a rushing touchdown.
The Sartans' well-rounded offense and stout defense ensured they stayed in control throughout the game, as they now prepare for their Week 9 road game against Chaparral (3-5 overall, 2-2 district), hoping to maintain their district lead.
C-Team:
On Monday, the C-team faced Highland at home, securing a high-scoring 46-28 victory. The offense fired on all cylinders, showing promise for future Sartan teams.
Varsity Volleyball: Sartans Stay Unbeaten in District with Wins over Grants and Belen
The varsity volleyball team continued their impressive run with back-to-back district road victories this week. They swept Belen (3-0) on Tuesday and followed that up with another sweep at Grants (3-0) on Thursday. With these wins, the team remains in strong form as they push toward the end of district play.
JV:
The JV volleyball team mirrored the varsity’s success, picking up wins on the road at Belen (3-0) and Grants (3-0). They are proving to be a formidable unit, demonstrating depth throughout the volleyball program.
C-Team:
The C-team split their week, starting strong with a win at Belen on Tuesday but falling short against Grants on Thursday. They remain competitive and continue to develop.
Varsity Girls Soccer: Sartans Take Command with Two Shutout Wins
The St. Pius X girls' varsity soccer team had a stellar week, securing two dominant district wins without conceding a single goal. The Sartans first rolled over Highland with an 8-0 victory, featuring goals from five different players. Sophomore Maddilyn Garcia notched a goal and an assist, while fellow sophomore Vanessa Cichy contributed two goals and three assists. Senior Carina Suarez added two goals and one assist, and sophomore Zia Valdez chipped in with two goals and two assists. Sophomore Aubrey Rodela rounded out the scoring with a goal and an assist. Senior goalkeeper Kiley Patalan recorded one save in the win, keeping Highland at bay.
Later in the week, the Sartans faced Belen and once again dominated, this time earning a 9-0 victory. Senior Izabella Cotinola and sophomore Maddilyn Garcia each netted two goals, while Vanessa Cichy continued her hot streak with two more goals and three assists. Carina Suarez added another goal and assist, helping the Sartans improve to 8-7 overall and 5-0 in District 5-4A play. Kiley Patalan earned her second clean sheet of the week.
Varsity Boys Soccer: Sartans Keep Rolling with Wins Over Highland and Belen
The boys' varsity soccer team continued its dominant district performance with a 3-0 road win against Highland, followed by a 10-0 blowout over Belen later in the week. In the Highland game, senior Noah Devany led the way with two goals and an assist, while freshman Diego Herrera added a goal. Senior Julian Lovato contributed an assist, and goalkeeper Frank Barela kept a clean sheet.
Against Belen, sophomore forward Nico Reyes was unstoppable, scoring four goals in the 10-0 rout. Devany kept his hot streak alive with three goals, while junior Mateo Certain added one goal and two assists. Freshman Christopher Justus and senior Logan Zerbe each found the back of the net, with Zerbe also providing two assists. Goalkeepers David Bunnell and Frank Barela split time in goal, with Bunnell recording one save. The Sartans improved to 12-3 overall and remain undefeated in District 5-4A at 5-0.
JV Boys:
The JV boys battled to a 3-3 tie against Highland on Tuesday, showing resilience in a hard-fought matchup.
C-Team Boys:
The C-team boys earned an 8-0 victory over Santa Fe Prep at home on Wednesday, showcasing their offensive depth and defensive prowess.
Middle School
- Volleyball:
The middle school volleyball teams had a phenomenal week, with wins across multiple matchups. On Monday, they secured a victory at Albuquerque Academy. They continued their winning streak on Tuesday, defeating West Las Vegas twice and also taking down Sandia Prep in a doubleheader. The consistent success of the middle school teams points to a bright future for Sartan volleyball.
- Soccer:
The middle school mixed soccer team played to a 2-2 tie against Santa Fe Prep on Wednesday in a competitive game that saw strong performances from both sides.
Golf
- The varsity golfers competed at Los Altos on Wednesday, continuing their season with a solid performance as they prepare for upcoming tournaments.
- The JV golfers also played at Los Altos earlier in the week, participating in the tournament on Tuesday.
Sartan Athletics continues to thrive across all levels, with impressive results in football, volleyball, and soccer. Stay tuned for next week’s recap as we look forward to more victories from our talented student-athletes! #SartanStrong #SPX
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