The West Las Vegas Dons (1-1) will host the Ruidoso Warriors (1-1) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM in Las Vegas, NM. Both teams sit at .500 and are looking to establish early-season momentum in what should be a competitive contest.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Ruidoso (NM) @ West Las Vegas (NM)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 5:00 PM
○ Location: West Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, NM
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Ruidoso Warriors
Ruidoso enters at 1-1, with an offense that has put up 59 points in two games but a defense still searching for consistency after allowing 72. The Warriors’ ability to win on the road last week shows resilience, and they will need another strong performance against a well-coached Dons team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #11,951
○ State Rank: #53 (NM)
○ Class Rank: #7
○ Key to Win: Clean up defensive breakdowns and capitalize on scoring opportunities in the red zone.
Main Squad:
○ Tyson Coppedge – QB
○ Adrian Lopez – RB
○ Diego Martinez – WR
○ Marcus Chavez – WR/DB
○ Elijah Torres – LB
○ Daniel Sandoval – OL
○ Jacob Herrera – DL
○ Angel Gonzales – RB/DB
○ Isaiah Ramirez – LB
○ Nathaniel Ortiz – DB
West Las Vegas Dons
West Las Vegas also stands at 1-1, splitting its first two games with 57 points scored and 68 allowed. The Dons looked strong in their home opener and will aim to replicate that success with a balanced attack and aggressive defensive front.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #11,530
○ State Rank: #47 (NM)
○ Class Rank: #5
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo with their ground game and force turnovers to create short fields.
Main Squad:
○ Julian Garcia – QB
○ Xavier Romero – RB
○ Matthew Silva – WR
○ Angel Martinez – WR/DB
○ Dominic Chavez – LB
○ Carlos Herrera – OL
○ Anthony Lopez – DL
○ Jose Rivera – TE
○ Gabriel Ortiz – DB
○ Santiago Flores – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruidoso | 11,951 | 53 (NM) | 7 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 50% | 59 | 72 |
| West Las Vegas | 11,530 | 47 (NM) | 5 | 1-1 | 1-0 | 0-1 | 50% | 57 | 68 |
