Which QB plays better could be difference

Both Las Cruces High quarterback Dante Caro and Mayfield High quarterback Matt Sandoval have been very good this year. While Caro has been more of a running quarterback and Sandoval the passer, both have are arguably the two best in 5A.

With that being said, the QB that plays better and makes better decisions on Friday night could be the difference in the game. The junior Caro has improved as the season has gone along in terms of his passing , while his running ability has been solid each week. This is Caro's first big game as a QB against Mayfield and there might be some nerves early on. But he's handled himself well in big games against Artesia and Eldorado.

The senior Sandoval has played in a lot of big games in the past two seasons, so I would expect that he won't get rattled on Friday night if things go wrong.

Expect both offenses to do what they've been doing all season, Las Cruces High setting things up with the run and Mayfield switching between pass and run.

I would guess that if Mayfield jumps ahead of LCHS by 10 or more, expect them to try and eat up some clock.

Also, I would expect Mayfield to load the box and force LCHS to pass more and see if Caro can lead the way via the air.

— Felix