In a contest that held promise early on, the Aztecs fell to the Wizards 32-17 in their Preseason Week 2 outing at Coyoacan. Under Head Coach Joseph Poore, the Aztecs showed flashes but ultimately were unable to overcome a dynamic Wizards offense led by QB Jose Whittaker.

The Aztecs struck first just over ten minutes into the opening quarter, as David Foster powered in on a short run to put the team on the board with a touchdown, followed by a successful extra point from George Cook. That early 7-0 lead reflected the team's desire to build on last week’s momentum and hinted at a potential strong start.

However, the Wizards responded quickly and efficiently. A Fernando Flores 27-yard field goal early in the first quarter opened the Wizards’ scoring, and the floodgates began to open in the second quarter. Notably, an 82-yard touchdown caught by Antonio Woodall off a Jose Whittaker pass energized the Wizards' sideline and shifted momentum. Whittaker’s presence was felt throughout, finishing the game with 180 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, carving up the Aztecs secondary.

The Aztecs’ offense struggled to find rhythm beyond that initial score, with rushing efforts from Luis Vasquez and David Foster insufficient to consistently move the chains. Vasquez contributed 31 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Foster accounted for 36 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. Despite these individual efforts, turnovers hampered the team’s progress — most notably a critical fumble by Foster late in the second quarter that shifted possession.

On the defensive side, Aztecs managed to register two interceptions, though the Wizards capitalized on key opportunities to rake in six field goals, an uncharacteristic but telling sign of sustained drives against the visiting defense. The Wizards' relentless pressure resulted in three forced turnovers, three fumble recoveries, and three sacks, highlighting the challenges Poore’s squad faced in containing their opponents.

Special teams showed mixed results. While Aztecs punter Peter Moore consistently flipped the field with impressive punts, the offense could not capitalize on the field position offered. The Wizards’ own special teams executed 6 successful field goals out of 7 attempts, underlining the defensive resilience that limited touchdowns but allowed steady scoring.

Despite the loss, this game underscores areas for growth and adjustment before the regular season heats up. The Aztecs remain without a third-down conversion in back-to-back preseason weeks, an inefficiency that Joseph Poore will undoubtedly aim to correct going forward. Injuries scattered throughout the game appear manageable, though maintaining player health remains critical.

From a broader perspective, this defeat dampens the early-season momentum the Aztecs sought, but the coaching staff and players will be keenly focused on ironing out inconsistencies. The battle showed that while the Aztecs can compete with the best on opening drives, sustaining performance over four quarters remains the challenge.

With more preseason games ahead, fans in Coyoacan have cause for cautious optimism but will be looking to see the Aztecs tighten their execution, minimize turnovers, and capitalize on red zone chances — elements that fell just short against a disciplined Wizards squad.