La Cueva Outlasts Sandia, St. Pius Slips Past Lovington

• Friday’s New Mexico high school football slate delivered a pair of nail-biters as La Cueva edged rival Sandia in a hard-fought contest.
• Elsewhere, St. Pius held on to slip past Lovington in a tight Saturday showdown.
• Both results add drama to the late-season push as playoff positioning tightens across the state.
• KRQE’s roundup captures the key moments and standout performances from across the Albuquerque area and beyond.

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