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Texico faces Dexter in high-stakes week 7 football showdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 3:05 AM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

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Summary

Week 7 of high school football in New Mexico features several key matchups on Friday and Saturday., Texico and Dexter clash at 7 p.m. on Friday, both entering with 5-1 records, and ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in recent coaches polls. Other games include Rio Rancho at La Cueva and Gadsden at Roswell, both starting at 7 p.m. Cleveland takes on Sandia at Wilson Stadium at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The outcomes of these matchups could significantly influence playoff positioning as the season progresses.

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•Texico faces Dexter at 7 p.m. on Friday, both teams are 5-1.
•Rio Rancho plays La Cueva at 7 p.m. on Friday.
•Gadsden and Roswell meet at the Wool Bowl at 6 p.m. on Friday.
•Cleveland takes on Sandia at Wilson Stadium at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
•Match results will impact upcoming playoff standings.

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Rio Rancho vs. La Cueva at Wilson Stadium, Friday at 7 p.m. Two longtime power programs in the metro area, the Rams and the Bears collide once again, this time at Wilson Stadium. While both are perennial favorites to win the blue trophy, they have played one another in the regular season since the opening game of the 2023-24 season. Texico at Dexter, Friday at 7 p.m. This could easily be the ...
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