Highland Hornets Football

On Saturday, October 17 the Hornet football team, after practice, will be joined by Kyle Stepp of So Everybody Can Move, as well as an Elite Para Triathlete and others to talk about adaptive athletics and more. Our athletes will be able to ask question, participate in activities, and learn about amputee advocacy. New Mexico Mobility Day is a free community event that brings together individuals with disabilities from across New Mexico to experience physical activity, adaptive sports, and movement in an inclusive and supportive environment. Each year, we bring together community members, families, clinicians, adaptive sport organizations, and industry partners to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to move, try something new, and connect with one another. We appreciate everything Kyle has done with our football program and look forward to future endeavors. #morethanfootball

Wednesday, September 2 the Chris Eaton Foundation is presenting a roundtable discussion with select group of high school coaches to help identify common concerns and explore solutions that could be helpful to coaches and their players. The presentation will be conducted and guided by UNM sports psychologist Dr. Dan Krizan. We look forward to the valuable insight Coach Lovato will be bringing back from tonight's event. #morethanfootball

Highland continued its strong start to the season with a convincing 41–14 win over Del Norte, improving to 2–0. The Hornets produced 481 yards of total offense, combining a powerful rushing attack with several explosive plays through the air. Jorge Salzano accounted for 210 total yards, throwing for 137 yards while adding 73 on the ground. Curtis Ryan delivered a huge performance with 127 receiving yards and three touchdown catches, finishing with 163 all-purpose yards. William Anchondo added 150 total yards while contributing as a runner, receiver, and passer, and Andres Acosta added another touchdown on the ground. Highland finished the night with 315 rushing yards and 166 passing yards. The Hornet defense limited Del Norte to two scores, intercepted two passes, and consistently kept the Knights from building momentum. Ryan recorded one of the interceptions, while Daniel Nguyen added an eight-yard sack. It was another complete team performance as Highland remained unbeaten and continued building momentum early in the 2026 season.