New Mexico High School Football - Zuni felled by Wingate
October 6, 2023: Zuni, NM 87327 The Zuni Thunderbirds football team (Zuni, NM), was knocked off 16-6 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Wingate Bears (Fort Wingate, NM)
The Bears (3-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM). The Eagles come into the 3A District 5 challenge with a 5-2 record. In their last challenge, Crownpoint was knocked off by Hot Springs (Truth or Consequences, NM), 42-6, in a non-league challenge.
The Thunderbirds now sport a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they host Navajo Prep for a 3A District 1 challenge on Thursday, October 12. Zuni will meet a Eagles team coming off a 54-8 non-league loss to Rio Grande (Albuquerque, NM). The Eagles record now stands at 2-5.