St. Michael's Defeats Gallup in Dominant Shutout
The Horsemen secured their 41st consecutive win after a decisive victory over Gallup in Santa Fe.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Football
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St. Michael's extended its dominant winning streak to 41 games by defeating Gallup 52-0 at the Christian Brothers Athletic Complex. The win keeps the team undefeated for the season with an overall record of 8-0.
Why it matters
The victory maintains the team's perfect standing in District 1-3A and reinforces its status as a top competitor in the league. This consistency highlights the program's long-term dominance as it heads toward the end of the season.
St. Michael's boasts an 8-0 overall record and a 6-0 mark in District 1-3A play. The team surged ahead during the Gallup matchup with 27 points scored in the third quarter alone.
The players
St. Michael's
A high school football team based in Santa Fe that currently holds a 41-game winning streak.
Gallup
The high school football program that competed against St. Michael's on October 24.
Pojoaque Valley
The upcoming opponent for St. Michael's in the rescheduled district match.
The details
Despite two lightning delays at the Christian Brothers Athletic Complex, St. Michael's maintained control throughout the match. Two significant defensive plays in the third quarter provided the momentum needed to seal the 52-0 shutout.
Timeline
October 24, 2026: The game against Gallup took place.
October 31, 2026: St. Michael's plays Pojoaque Valley at 11 a.m.
Season Trajectory
The victory cements St. Michael's position as a district leader as the state approaches the final weeks of the regular season. This performance keeps them on a clear path toward potential postseason qualification.
The victory secures a crucial district win that reinforces St. Michael's 6-0 record within District 1-3A. Fans should note that the upcoming game against Pojoaque Valley is now locked for an 11 a.m. kickoff on October 31.
The takeaway
Maintaining a 41-game winning streak requires significant focus on mid-game adjustments, as demonstrated by the team's ability to overcome weather delays. Developing depth across the roster allows teams to sustain high-level performance throughout the entire season.
What happens next
St. Michael's is scheduled to face Pojoaque Valley on October 31, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Further reading
For more news on the local high school circuit, visit the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Fe New Mexican.
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