Melaki Gutierrez intercepted a Monarch pass in the end zone and ran it back 105 yards for a touchdown in a district game played Friday evening against the Manzano Monarchs on Sullivan Field. The Toppers dominated the Monarchs on both offense and defense and allowed only one touchdown in the closing minutes of the game and a field goal. The final score was 48-9. The Toppers next outing is Thursday against the Valley Vikings to be played at Milne Stadium in Albuquerque. The game will be broadcast on the Daily Post YouTube channel. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Seth Cowan kicks the extra points for the game with Zack Stidham holding. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Jesus Diaz tackles Elijah Barber who was a fast runner and hard to tackle in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Alexander Pasulka celebrates his touchdown with Haiden Jorgenson (#10) and Zack Stidham (#9) after catching a pass from quarterback Kyle Evenhus (not pictured) in the second period. It was the Toppers 3rd touchdown. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Quarterback Kyle Evenhus runs the 4th touchdown by himself. Evenhus had a very big game with his passing and running success. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The 100 member Topper Marching Band performed their field show titled ‘A Pirate’s Journey’ as they prepare for the upcoming band competition. They will present another performance at Sullivan field at 7 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 18. The community is invited to attend. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com