The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers football team lost Saturday’s home playoff game against Gadsden by a score of 31-13. The Toppers controlled the Panthers’ running game, but the Panthers’ passing game was the winning combination that won the game for the Panthers. The Toppers had a very good season with records of 10-1 overall and 7-0 in district, with a District 5A-1 championship. Here, the Toppers charge onto Sullivan Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau breaks up a pass play to Armando Ramirez in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jordan Herrera scores the first touchdown for the Toppers. He had 2 touchdowns and rushed for 193 yards for the game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau intercepts a pass next to the goal preventing a Panther touchdown in the second quarter. Brousseau had 46 passing yards and rushed for 7. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The handoff from quarterback Hayden Watkins goes to Jordan Herrera in the fourth quarter. Watkins ran for 193 yards. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Brousseau breaks tackles, with help from Carlo Baca for extra yards in the fourth quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Toppers Head Coach Garrett Williams speaks to a disappointed team, reminding them that they had a very successful season with a 10-1 overall record and a 7-0 district record with a District Championship. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Mattea Clarkson sings the National Anthem. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Topper Cheer team leads the cheers in front of the student section as the Topper Marching Band adds to the excitement. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Topper Cheer Team was on hand to cheer the Toppers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com