I wanted three.” A third touchdown is exactly what Amaro got. Las Cruces’ junior running back bobbed, weaved and finessed his way past Mayfield’s players for another Bulldawgs’ touchdown.

Las Cruces had a trick up its sleeve, and felt the time was right to use it. The Bulldawgs (7-2, 5-0 District 3-6A) were up 24-6 against Carlsbad (4-5, 2-3) heading into the fourth quarter, and ...