Mescalero Apache at Tatum — High school football preview (Friday, Oct. 17)

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Mescalero Apache Chiefs travel to Tatum to face the Tatum Coyotes on Friday, Oct. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. MDT at Tatum High School. Follow the full game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756551-mescalero-apache-vs-tatum

Game details

What: Mescalero Apache Chiefs at Tatum Coyotes (league game)

When: Friday, Oct. 17 — 7 p.m. MDT

Where: Tatum High School (Tatum, N.M.)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756551-mescalero-apache-vs-tatum

Mescalero Apache Chiefs on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/261590-mescalero-apache-chiefs

Tatum Coyotes on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/250072-tatum-coyotes

A look back and what to watch

These two programs last met on Oct. 18, 2024, when Tatum rolled to a 46-13 victory over Mescalero. That result gives the Coyotes recent momentum in the series; Mescalero will be searching for answers on both sides of the ball as they try to flip the script in Tatum. Expect special-teams plays and the running game to be pivotal in what should be a physical, rivalry-tinged league matchup. For a recap of the last meeting, see the SBLive box score: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/4544060-tatum-vs-mescalero-apache

Streaming and ticketing

Live stream: Tatum lists an NFHS Network page for broadcasts — check here for possible streaming: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tatum-high-school-tatum-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan action — follow and make picks

Follow both teams on SBLive to get roster updates, scores and to increase their fan counts. Make your pick for fun on the SBLive game page — picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win-chance projections. All follower, pick and projection numbers may change as kickoff approaches; follow the teams you want to see succeed and check back for updates.