ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Rio Rancho Rams earned a big victory Saturday afternoon after defeating the West Mesa Mustangs, 36-31.

The Mustangs had the ball with under a minute and a chance to win, but the Rams defense sealed the game with an interception.

Rio Rancho improves to 5-4 on the year and 4-2 in district play. Their next game will be next Friday at 6 p.m. when they host the Cleveland Storm (9-0, 6-0).

West Mesa falls to 3-6 on the year and 1-5 in district play. Their regular season finale will be against Albuquerque High (4-4-1, 2-4) next Friday at 7 p.m. and the game will be played at Milne Stadium.