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Gonzales leads Pojoaque Valley to victory over Taos with strong rushing performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:31 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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Summary

Josh Gonzales guided Pojoaque Valley to a 41-17 victory over Taos on Friday. The senior quarterback showcased a standout performance, rushing for 254 yards on 19 carries and scoring two touchdowns. Pojoaque Valley amassed 424 rushing yards in total, with Gonzales also contributing 70 passing yards and a touchdown. The Elks scored 27 points in the second half to secure their victory. Honorable mentions for the week included outstanding performances from players in various matches, highlighting strong starts to the season across different teams and sports in the area.

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By the Numbers

•Gonzales rushed for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
•Pojoaque Valley totaled 424 rushing yards in the game.
•Elks scored 27 points in the second half.
•Gonzales threw for 70 yards and one touchdown.
•Honorable mentions feature other standout players this week.

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11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Gonzales headlines dominant Elks rushing attack in blowout win over Taos

What they're saying

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As far as statements go, the Pojoaque Valley football team issued a strong one in its 41-17 win over Taos on Friday. And Josh Gonzales added to it with a performance worthy of being The New Mexican's athlete of the week for Aug. 17-21. The senior quarterback guided an offense that churned out 424 rushing yard, gaining 254 of them on 19 carries with two touchdowns. Gonzales also went 3-for-9 ...
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