The early game at Socorro ISD Student Activities Complex featured the Del Valle Conquistadores visiting the El Dorado Aztecs.

While the homestanding Aztecs did their best, they were no match for the Conquistadores who grabbed the win 34-21

Our very own Johnny Yturales was there and we bring you his view of the contest in this ‘Game in Many Pics.’

It was another SISD showdown in the Gem of Far East El Paso – the SAC – as El Dorado took on Americas Friday Night.

The Trailblazers played host, but they were not very welcoming, shutting out the Aztecs 58-0.

Our very own Johnny Yturales was there and we bring you his view of the contest via this gallery.

In game two of Socorro ISD’s Thursday Night Lights doubleheader, the Franklin Cougars traveled to the SAC to take on the El Dorado Aztecs.

Franklin was on fire from the opening kick off, dominating the Aztecs 63-14

Our very own Andres ‘Ace’ Acosta was there and we bring you his view of the contest in this ‘Game in Many Pics.’

The Andress Eagles took flight to far east El Paso, landing at Socorro’s SAC to take on the homestanding El Dorado Aztecs Thursday night.

The back and forth battle between the Aztecs and the Eagles was finally ended when Andress capped off the night with an 34-30win.

Our very own ‘Ace’ Acosta was there and we bring you his view of the contest in this ‘Game in Many Pics.’

In a battle of SISD powerhouses, the Pebble Hills Spartans hosted their rivals the El Dorado Aztecs at the Crown Jewel of the Far East – the Socorro Activities Center.

The Aztecs started well, but the Spartans would defend their home turf, sending El Dorado packing 54-12.

Our very own Chief Photographer ‘Ace’ Acosta was there and we bring you his view of the game in this ‘Game in Many Pics’

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In the nightcap of a doubleheader at Socorro ISD’s SAC, the Eastlake Falcons played host to the El Dorado Aztecs.

The Falcons wasted no time, quickly rolling up the Aztecs en-route to a 28-2 victory.

Our very own Andres ‘Ace’ Acosta was there and we bring you his view of the game in this ‘Story in Many Pics’

It was a fierce night at Socorro ISD’s SAC, as the Bel Air Highlanders battled the El Dorado Aztecs.

When the clock struck ‘0’ at the end of regulation, it was all knotted up and the teams went to overtime, where the Aztecs struck gold, downing the Highlanders 34-28.

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The El Paso-area high school football season got off to a rousing start Thursday night, as the El Dorado Aztecs took on their inter-SISD rivals the Pebble Hills Spartans.

In the arena known as the SAC – Student Activities Center – the Spartans quickly jumped out to a lead, with their defense preventing the Aztecs from striking gold until late in the game.

Our very own Andres ‘Ace’ Acosta was there, and brings you his view of the contest in this ‘Story in Many Pics.’

The El Dorado High School yearbook club, Aztec Gold, is being recognized by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for winning a Crown Award for its 2016-2017 publication.

The Crown Award is the highest honor that CSPA at Columbia University awards its members.

El Dorado’s yearbook titled “Altered” was one of only 51 print yearbooks (middle and high school) in the nation to win the award. The school is now a finalist for the Gold Crown Award.

“I’m so proud of my students and what they have accomplished by receiving this prestigious recognition,” said Vanessa Martinez, journalism teacher and yearbook advisor. “I’m incredibly honored and humbled to receive this award on behalf of last year’s yearbook staff. They poured their heart, efforts, tears, and dreams into “Altered” and I couldn’t be happier.”

Publications were judged on design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 1,100 publications were judged in this year’s contest.

“It feels great to know our yearbook has received national recognition,” said Xytlali Compean, copy editor for the El Dorado yearbook. “I was in shock when I heard we won, not because I didn’t believe we could win, but because I know how hard it is to do so. All of our late nights and hard work paid off.”

The yearbook team, 50 members strong, is committed to reaching the highest standards expected of student journalists, Martinez said.

“These students take telling the stories very seriously,” she said. “In this program, we want our work to be great… our team mentality keeps us working hard until the last deadline.”

Compean agreed that creating a yearbook requires time and dedication.

“Yearbook is not just something you just do in class,” she said. “You have to attend afterschool activities, you stare at a screen all day and you are constantly reading the same piece over and over to check for mistakes, but seeing the end product makes it all worth it.”

This is the second time in the school’s history that Aztec Gold has earned the award. The school won its first Crown Award in 2012 with its book titled “The Legend.” It was the first yearbook in district history to receive the award.

Crown winners will be recognized at the CSPA ceremony March 2018 in New York City, where an announcement of Gold and Silver Crown recipients will be made. 

In a much-anticipated match up, the legendary Midland Lee Rebels rolled into town Friday afternoon to take on the home-standing El Dorado Aztecs.

However, as the game got underway, and the Aztecs both turned the ball over to the Rebels via an  interception and lost their team leader Cedarious Barfield, the Rebels took full advantage of the situation – eventually winning 63-0.

Our very own Andres Acosta was there, and brings you his view of the game via this ‘Story in Many Pics.’

In a battle between two of SISD’s – and the Borderland’s – top football teams, Pebble Hills and El Dorado, 4 quarters of football action was just enough to settle the newfound rivalry.

The game, which was a barn-burner for the second half featured a remarkable comeback by the Spartans that was cut short by the play of the Aztecs.

Our very own Andres Acosta was there, and brings you his view of the game in this ‘Story in Many Pics.’

It was an Socorro ISD Shootout at the SAC as the Montwood Rams took on the El Dorado Aztecs Friday night in Far-East El Paso.

The game was a high scoring affair, with the Rams finally besting the Aztecs 61-42.

Our very own Andres Acosta was there, and brings you his view of the game in this ‘Story in Many Pics.’

After three years of domination, the Eastlake Falcons had some speedy surprises for the El Dorado Aztecs, as the High Desert Raptors were victorious 34-12.

Our very own Andres Acosta was at SISD’s SAC Thursday night and brings you his view of the action in tonight’s ‘Story in Many Pics’

It was another big game at Socorro ISD’s Student Activities Center, as the Montwood Rams hosted the El Dorado Aztecs. And it was every bit as exciting as it could be. Check out Andres Acosta’s view of the game via the new gallery!