West Mesa pulls away from Highland in second half victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:06 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
FootballWest Mesa improved to 2-1 on the season after defeating Highland 37-12 at Nusenda Community Stadium on Saturday. After a close first half that ended 14-12 in favor of the Mustangs, West Mesa outscored the Hornets 23-0 after the break. The Mustangs ground game proved decisive, with Noah Jackson and Isaiah Cazares each scoring two rushing touchdowns and Chris Martinez adding another. West Mesa has adjusted its offensive strategy following the Week 2 injury of starting quarterback Jericho Brody, who suffered a broken collarbone. Elsewhere in prep football, Manzano secured its first win of the year by rolling past Del Norte 54-14, and St. Michael’s extended its winning streak to 35 games with a 42-0 shutout of Robertson.
- •West Mesa outscored Highland 23-0 in the second half to secure a 37-12 win.
- •Noah Jackson and Isaiah Cazares both recorded two rushing touchdowns for the Mustangs.
- •Manzano head coach Michael Holguin earned his first program victory in a 54-14 result.
- •St. Michael’s defeated Robertson 42-0 to claim its 35th consecutive victory.
- •Jericho Brody remains sidelined for West Mesa after breaking his collarbone in Week 2.
- 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Saturday: West Mesa's huge second half propels them past Highland
"Saturday’s Games WEST MESA 37, HIGHLAND 12: At Nusenda Community Stadium, the Mustangs (2-1) pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Hornets (2-1) 23-0 after halftime. West Mesa rushed for five touchdowns — two each from Noah Jackson and Isaiah Cazares, and a fifth from Chris Martinez — as the Mustangs took control. It was Highland running the ball effectively in the first half, which ...
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