Montezuma-Cortez High School’s Isaiah Cordova carries the ball for the Panthers Friday night against Kirtland Central. The Panthers lost their home opener 50-0. The Panthers will hit the road next week to play Gateway in Aurora on Sept. 7. They then return home to host Delta on Sept. 20.

Christopher Matimba of the Panthers celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone to stop a score by the Kirtland Central Broncos.

Aca Dennison takes off around the end for a good gain for Montezuma-Cortez against Kirtland Central.

Panthers quarterback Ty Blackmer looks downfield for an open receiver Friday night in the Panthers’ 50-0 loss to Kirtland Central.