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Coyotes rout Grizzlies in bowl game matchup

CARRIZOZO — Senior running back Alex Urioste scored six touchdowns and Dora pulled away in the second half for a 71-44 victory over Carrizozo on Saturday in a 6-man “bowl game” finale, sponsored by the New Mexico Activities Association.

The Coyotes (2-3) trailed 12-6 in the first quarter and 19-12 early in the second against the Grizzlies (1-3) before rallying to take a 32-26 advantage into halftime. They opened the lead to 18 points going into the final stanza before adding their final two TDs of the contest.

Sophomore Bryson Paxton added a pair of touchdown runs and senior David Schmith one for Dora, while sophomore Kegan Rodriguez caught a scoring pass from senor quarterback James Rooney.