Bernalillo lose by seven in Taos, still a top seed

Nathan Encinias BHS football running in a TD

Bernalillo running back Nathan Encinias changes direction to evade on-coming defenders in Bernalillo's 14-7 win over Portales on Friday night.

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Bernalillo 14, Taos 21

BERNALILLO — The Bernalillo Spartans (8-2) lost a close one on the road against the Taos Tigers (7-3) Nov. 1.

It was a heartbreaker but a minor setback for the Spartans, who ended up clinching a first-round bye in the state playoffs as the fourth seed.

The Spartans led going into the fourth quarter 14-13. However, the Tigers were able to score and convert on the two-point conversion.

The Spartan quarterback threw three interceptions but also threw for two touchdowns.

Spartan running back Nathan Encinias had a nice game, notching 82 scrimmage yards. Encinias also logged a sack while on defense.

On the defensive side, linebackers Gabe Trujillo and Mario Molinar had a busy night and combined for 26 total tackles.

The Spartans will play the winner of the Espanola Valley (7-3) vs. Manzano (5-5) game on Nov. 15 or Nov. 16 in the state quarterfinals.

Espanola Valley and Manzano will play at 6 p.m. Nov. 8.

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