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NM Highlands started its ‘25 campaign off with a big win last night over Eastern NM 34-28. While the Cowboys found themselves in a defensive battle in the 1st half, Sr WR Mike Jones provided the spark the offense needed with a 57 yd TD reception with 12 seconds remaining in the 1st half. The Cowboys’ offense kept the momentum going after halftime, scoring 4 TDs in the 2nd half, including a 53 yard reception by Mike Jones for his 2nd TD of the day. True Freshman RB Jeffery Jones scored the Cowboys other three TDs, on runs of 48, 1, & 61 yards, as he racked up an impressive 227 rushing yards for the day. Highlands backfield is looking dangerous with the three headed monster of: 🏈 Fr. Jeffery Jones, 19 carries for 227 yds and 3 TDs; 🏈 R-So Mason Peterson, 11 carries for 73 yds; & 🏈 Reigning RMAC Freshman Offensive POY Tevita Valeti, 10 carries for 23 yds. The Cowboys also benefited from a poised and mature leader at QB in Sr Ike Udengwu III, who passed for 142 yds & 2 TDs. Jr LB Damon Mayberry had a day for Highlands, as led the defense with 8 tackles (7 solo and 1 assisted). Coach Taufa’asau is working his magic in Historic Las Vegas, NM. Here are a few of the Cowboys’ highlights from yesterday’s win: #RMAC #RMACfb #CowboyTough #TheNEWHighlands