Football Runs Past Greyhounds in 61-55 Homecoming Victory

SILVER CITY, N.M. — Western New Mexico defeated Eastern N.M. 61-55 on Saturday in the Green Chile Bowl, a game that also included homecoming and hall of fame recognition. Western New Mexico ran for 419 yards and six touchdowns, with Jase Ashley (Phoenix, AZ/Horizon High School) adding a 78-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Western New Mexico paired a 419-yard rushing game with 242 passing yards, six rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns while finishing without a turnover. Ashley supported that production with 242 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 156 rushing yards and two rushing scores, and Western New…