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Ropes opens season with 42-14 football victory over New Home

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Ropes opens season with 42-14 football victory over New Home
Summary

Ropes defeated New Home 42-14 in their season opener Friday at Leopard Field. Senior Jaivyth Cruz led the offense by rushing for 136 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Eagles build a 35-0 lead by halftime. The Ropes defense limited the Leopards to less than 200 total yards and kept them scoreless until the final play of the third quarter. Coach Beau Riker utilized a split-quarterback rotation featuring Chase Lantelme and Zayden Pittman to maintain offensive depth. The Eagles now move into a challenging stretch of the schedule that includes a matchup against three-time reigning state champion Texico.

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  • •Jaivyth Cruz scored four rushing touchdowns for Ropes.
  • •The Ropes defense recorded eight tackles for loss and one interception.
  • •Chase Lantelme and Zayden Pittman shared quarterback duties for the Eagles.
  • •Ropes next faces three-time reigning state champion Texico.
  • •The game served as the season opener for Ropes following a Week 1 open date.
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  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Season debut shows why Ropes football is a regional contender
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Ropes coach Beau Riker isn't concerned about rankings or outside projections, but Friday showed why many think highly of the Eagles.

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