NMMI blanks Portales boys

ROSWELL — The Portales Rams went toe-to-toe for a half with New Mexico Military on Tuesday.

The second stanza, though, was another story.

Senior Jorge Garza scored twice to lead the Colts' second-half charge in a 4-0 victory over the Rams.

Portales (4-5) controlled the ball for much of the opening half, but couldn't break through. When play resumed, it was the Colts' turn to dominate.

Senior Gerardo Estrella and junior Daniel Kartushyn added second-half goals for NMMI.

The Rams return to Roswell on Thursday for a 4 p.m. matchup against Roswell High. PHS then entertains Hobbs in a 1 p.m. start on Saturday.

Tuesday

Boys

New Mexico Military 4, Portales 0

Portales 0 0 — 0

New Mexico Military 0 4 — 4

Scoring summary

First half

No scoring

Second half

NMM — Jorge Garza

NMM — Gerardo Estralla

NMM — Daniel Kartushyn

NMM — Garza

Shots on goal — Portales 5, New Mexico Military 16. Corner kicks — Portales 6, New Mexico Military 4. Saves — Portales 12 (Lane Nichols 12), New Mexico Military 5. Record — Portales 4-5.