ST. MICHAEL’S DOMINATES HOPE CHRISTIAN
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St. Michael’s (47) Hope Christian (8)
October 04, 2025 – WILSON STADIUM, Albuquerque, NM
The St. Michael’s Horsemen left no doubt about their place atop Class 3A on Saturday, routing Hope Christian 47–8 in a dominant District 2-3A opener in Santa Fe. Quarterback Kamal Stith delivered one of the most explosive performances of the NMAA season, throwing five first-half touchdown passes — all from 20 yards or longer — to lead the unbeaten Horsemen to a 7–0 record.
From the opening kickoff, St. Michael’s dictated the pace. After Ryan Hunt forced a fumble and C.J. Valdez recovered to set up a short field, Hunt put the Horsemen on the board with a 14-yard rushing touchdown just three minutes into the game. What followed was a clinic in execution — Stith and Hunt connected on scoring passes of 24, 39, and 20 yards, all in the first two quarters.
By halftime, the scoreboard read 40–0, and the game was effectively over. St. Michael’s piled up 304 yards of total offense in the opening half while limiting Hope Christian to just 67 yards. The Horsemen’s defense forced turnovers on nearly every early possession, including a punt, fumble, and interception that all led directly to touchdowns.
Hope Christian managed a late touchdown in the second half, but by then, St. Michael’s had already rotated through its depth chart. Despite the loss, the Huskies — now 5–2 (0–1) — showed flashes of potential but couldn’t overcome the early avalanche of mistakes against one of the most complete teams in New Mexico.
With the 47–8 victory, St. Michael’s improved to 7–0 (1–0 district) and continued its perfect season under head coach Joey Fernandez. Stith’s poise and precision — threading touchdown throws of 20, 24, and 39 yards — showcased why he’s among the top playmakers in Class 3A. If the Horsemen maintain this level of dominance, a deep postseason run looks all but inevitable.
St Michael’s Ryan Hunt (8) confirms his alignment with the line of scrimmage during a district match against Hope Christian at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Isaiah Dominguez, (24) a St. Michael’s senior evades the defense and advances the ball during a district game at Wilson Stadium against Hope Christian. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Kamal Stith (2) advances the ball and maintains possession during a game at Wilson Stadium against Hope Christian on October 4, 2025. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports St. Michael’s Isaiah Dominguez (24) scrambles through the defense and advances the ball during his district matchup against Hope Christian at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Noah Redus (58) of St. Michael’s kicks the ball for an attempt at an extra point following a touchdown during a district matchup against Hope Christian at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports A Hope Christian player advances the ball to gain yardage for the Huskies during a district matchup against St. Michael’s at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Ethan Carter, (0) a sophomore wide receiver at Hope Christian advances the ball in a matchup against St. Michael’s at Wilson Stadium on October 4, 2025. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports St Michael’s Aiden Cedillo (10) puts an end to Hope Christian’s Ethan Carter’s (0) advancement during a matchup against each other at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports St. Michael’s Karsen Patten (9) stops Hope Christian’s advancement of the ball during a matchup against each other at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Landon Cochran (17) of Hope Christian attempts to catch a deep pass with pressure from Brayden Hollis, (19) a senior cornerback from St. Michael’s during a matchup at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Ethan Carter, (0) a sophomore from Hope Christian advances the ball while holding off St. Michael’s Brayden Hollis (19) during a matchup against each other at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Hope Christian’s Vincent Romo (81) and St. Michael’s Ryan Hunt (8) jumping in an attempt to catch a pass during a matchup at Wilson Stadium. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Following a kickoff return, a Hope Christian player fumbles with the ball during a district game against St. Michael’s at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, NM. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports Kamal Stith (2) of St Michael’s advances the ball before being tackled by Hope Christian’s Vincent Romo (81) in their district matchup against each other at Wilson Stadium in Albuquerque, NM on October 4, 2025. Gavin Gallegos/HQ Sports
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