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ThatcherBenson
Eagles
34
Bobcats
12

The Benson (AZ) varsity football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Thatcher (AZ) by a score of 34-12.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Thatcher07141334
Benson060612
Final score provided by M. Martell.
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Box Score Stats

Thatcher (19-20)

Benson (19-20)
Total Plays
47
First Downs
8
Penalties
3
Penalty Yards
25

Game Stats

Thatcher (19-20)

Thatcher has not entered stats for this game.

Benson (19-20)

Benson

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals41252.33313.03847.9
7Talon Palmer (Sr)41252.33313.03847.9
Benson

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals331324.02001
6Devin Bowling (So)22311.5200
6D. Villalobos (Sr)4123.060
7Talon Palmer (Sr)7202.9130
21Nick Redmond (Sr)133.030
22Skylar Fox (Sr)133.030
22Gabe Osuna (So)155.050
25T. Martinez (So)273.5100
28Carson Barney (Sr)15593.9901
Benson

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals34414.738
2Diego Nikitas (Sr)13838.038
5Donte Harris (Sr)166.06
6D. Villalobos (Sr)100.00
Benson

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
28Carson Barney (Sr)11
Benson

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1324415114396
2Diego Nikitas (Sr)3838
5Donte Harris (Sr)66
6Devin Bowling (So)2323
6D. Villalobos (Sr)1204557
7Talon Palmer (Sr)2020
21Nick Redmond (Sr)33
22Skylar Fox (Sr)33
22Gabe Osuna (So)55
25T. Martinez (So)762
28Carson Barney (Sr)5910614179
Benson

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1325244184
2Diego Nikitas (Sr)3838
5Donte Harris (Sr)66
6Devin Bowling (So)2323
6D. Villalobos (Sr)12012
7Talon Palmer (Sr)205272
21Nick Redmond (Sr)33
22Skylar Fox (Sr)33
22Gabe Osuna (So)55
25T. Martinez (So)77
28Carson Barney (Sr)5959
Benson

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals341354.0
2Diego Nikitas (Sr)22
3Remington Thola (Sr)221.0
6Devin Bowling (So)22
6D. Villalobos (Sr)22
13Cory Thum (Sr)44
21Nick Redmond (Sr)111.0
22Skylar Fox (Sr)22
28Carson Barney (Sr)882.0
50C. Mcfarland (So)44
51C. Mcfarland (Sr)314
52Ryan Francione (So)22
76Joe Jackson (So)22
Benson

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals10
54Anthony Grassi (Sr)10
Benson

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals39030.040
6Devin Bowling (So)39030.040
Benson

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals25527.530
25T. Martinez (So)25527.530
Benson

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals515130.29011414.014220
6D. Villalobos (Sr)34515.02045
25T. Martinez (So)55
28Carson Barney (Sr)210653.09011414.014120
Benson

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212012
28Carson Barney (Sr)212012
Benson

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals01.00
28Carson Barney (Sr)01.00
Benson

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals112
28Carson Barney (Sr)112

Recap Video

Game Story

Arizona High School Football - Benson felled by Thatcher

September 20, 2019: Benson, AZ 85602

The Benson Bobcats football team (Benson, AZ), was knocked off 34-12 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ)

The Eagles (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Santa Cruz Valley (Eloy, AZ). The Dust Devils come into the non-league challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, Santa Cruz Valley knocked off Morenci (Morenci, AZ), 28-7, in a non-league challenge.

The Bobcats now sport a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Heritage Academy for a non-league challenge on Friday, September 27. Benson will meet a Heroes team coming off a 20-7 non-league win over Tonopah Valley (Tonopah, AZ). The Heroes record now stands at 2-3.

Matt MartellBobcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    The scorer has checked in.
    Posted @ 11:45a

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 11:46a

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 11:46a

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 11:46a
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Thatcher1st Quarter
    Thatcher kicking off to Benson.

    September is childhood cancer awareness month. With your pledge, touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 11:56a
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Benson1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thatcher kicked off to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 11:58a
  7. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Thatcher1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Benson has turned possession over on downs. Thatcher has the ball on their own 46-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:05p
  8. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Benson1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Thatcher has punted to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:07p
  9. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Thatcher1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Benson has turned possession over on downs. Thatcher has the ball on Benson's 29-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:12p
  10. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Benson1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thatcher has punted to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:16p
  11. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:22p

  12. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Benson moving ball well needs to convert short 3rd downs to stay out of 4th and shirt, Thatcher 2 straight 3 and outs...
    Posted @ 12:23p
  13. 0 - 0

    Update

    Benson2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Benson - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Thatcher's 48-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:24p
  14. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Benson2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Benson - #7 Talon Palmer with a long pass to #2 Diego Nikitas. Benson has the ball on Thatcher's 12-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 0
    Posted @ 12:28p
  15. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Benson2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Benson - #28 Carson Barney with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Thatcher 0, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 12:31p
  16. 0 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Benson2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Benson - PAT Missed. Thatcher 0, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:32p
  17. 0 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thatcher2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Benson kicked off to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:34p
  18. 0 - 6

    Punt

    Benson2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Thatcher has punted to Benson. Benson has the ball on Thatcher's 44-yard line. Thatcher 0, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:37p
  19. 6 - 6

    Punt Return Touchdown

    Thatcher2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #20 Bretton Dodge with a 85 Yd Punt Return for a TD. Thatcher 6, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 12:43p
  20. 7 - 6

    Made Point After

    Thatcher2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #34 Ammon Curtis PAT Good. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:44p
  21. 7 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Benson2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Thatcher kicked off to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:45p
  22. 7 - 6

    Fumble Recovery

    Thatcher2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thatcher recovered a fumble by Benson and has the ball on Benson's 41-yard line. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:48p
  23. 7 - 6

    Turnover on Downs

    Benson2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Thatcher has turned possession over on downs. Benson has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 12:54p
  24. 7 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Thatcher 7, Benson 6

    Have you pledged yet? Touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 12:57p

  25. Commentary

    Halftime
    Benson defense is absolutely swarming. Thatcher with 0 1st downs on the first half,
    Posted @ 12:58p
  26. 7 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Benson3rd Quarter
    Benson to kick off to Thatcher.
    Posted @ 1:21p
  27. 7 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Benson kicked off to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:21p
  28. 7 - 6

    Red Zone Alert

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Thatcher is inside Benson's 20. Thatcher 7, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:25p
  29. 13 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #34 Ammon Curtis with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Thatcher 13, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 1:27p
  30. 14 - 6

    Made Point After

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #34 Ammon Curtis PAT Good. Thatcher 14, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:28p

  31. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Thatcher marches right down the field to paydirt
    Posted @ 1:29p
  32. 14 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Benson3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Thatcher kicked off to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Thatcher 14, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:30p
  33. 14 - 6

    Punt

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Benson has punted to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on their own 49-yard line. Thatcher 14, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:33p
  34. 20 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #31 Michael Mcbride with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. Thatcher 20, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 1:40p
  35. 21 - 6

    Made Point After

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #34 Ammon Curtis PAT Good. Thatcher 21, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:41p
  36. 21 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Benson3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Thatcher kicked off to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Thatcher 21, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:42p

  37. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Looks like teams swaped uniforms at half. Thatcher moving ball well, benson not. The difference is Thatcher has finished their drives
    Posted @ 1:46p
  38. 21 - 6

    Punt

    Thatcher3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Benson has punted to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on Benson's 25-yard line. Thatcher 21, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:47p
  39. 21 - 6

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Thatcher 21, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:49p
  40. 27 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Thatcher4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thatcher - 1 Yd Rushing TD. Thatcher 27, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 1:52p
  41. 28 - 6

    Made Point After

    Thatcher4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #34 Ammon Curtis PAT Good. Thatcher 28, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:56p
  42. 28 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Benson4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Thatcher kicked off to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Thatcher 28, Benson 6
    Posted @ 1:58p
  43. 34 - 6

    Punt Return Touchdown

    Thatcher4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Thatcher - #20 Bretton Dodge with a 80 Yd Punt Return for a TD. Thatcher 34, Benson 6

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 2:05p
  44. 34 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Thatcher4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Thatcher - PAT Missed. Thatcher 34, Benson 6
    Posted @ 2:06p
  45. 34 - 12

    Kick Return Touchdown

    Benson4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Benson - #28 Carson Barney with a 80 Yd Kick Return for a TD. Thatcher 34, Benson 12

    This touchdown could help support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 2:08p
  46. 34 - 12

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Benson4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Benson - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Thatcher 34, Benson 12
    Posted @ 2:09p
  47. 34 - 12

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Thatcher4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Benson kicked off to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Thatcher 34, Benson 12
    Posted @ 2:10p
  48. 34 - 12

    Punt

    Benson4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Thatcher has punted to Benson. Benson has the ball on their own 15-yard line. Thatcher 34, Benson 12
    Posted @ 2:17p
  49. 34 - 12

    Punt

    Thatcher4th Quarter Under a minute
    Benson has punted to Thatcher. Thatcher has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Thatcher 34, Benson 12
    Posted @ 2:22p
  50. 34 - 12

    End of Game

    Final
    Thatcher 34, Benson 12

    Touchdowns from this game can support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 2:23p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Devin Bowling's highlights Thatcher High School 0:53
  • Play video icon Diego Nikitas's highlights Thatcher High School 0:21

Scoretracker Providers

Matt MartellBobcats Reporter

Matchup Video

Rankings & Records

Thatcher (19-20)

NationalAZDiv.
5,375725
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
8-52-22-36-2.615.500331185

Benson (19-20)

NationalAZDiv.
6,235836
OverallSectionHomeAwayWin %Section %PFPA
8-44-03-25-2.6671.000486209

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Thatcher		5.86.35.36.125.5
Benson		8.813.38.88.940.5

Thatcher Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Thatcher vs. Bisbee 2019 3:14
  • Play video icon Matchup: Thatcher vs. Santa Rita 2019 0:45

Benson Videos

  • Play video icon Matchup: Benson vs. Willcox 2019 0:45
  • Play video icon Matchup: Benson vs. St. Johns 2019 0:45

Team Stat Comparison

ThatcherBenson
74.6Rushing Yards Per Game287.4
21.5Passing Yards Per Game82.5
96.2Total Yards Per Game369.9
15.0Tackles Per Game39.2
0.6Sacks Per Game1.1
6.0Points Per Game36.7

Team Leaders

ThatcherBensonNational Avg.
#31 Michael Mcbride73.4Rushing Yards Per Game#28 Carson Barney122.121.4
#9 Mark Wren48.4Passing Yards Per Game#7 Talon Palmer78.050.5
#9 Mark Wren84.0Total Yards Per Game#28 Carson Barney126.237.3
#27 Brik Skousen8.2Tackles Per Game#6 Devin Bowling5.42.8
#33 Cody Mullenaux1.0Sacks Per Game#40 Bryan Gutierrez0.30.2
#31 Michael Mcbride4.8Points Per Game#28 Carson Barney14.22.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Thatcher3-2Benson3-3
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
10/11/19ThatcherMorenci(W) 42-89/6/19BensonMorenci(W) 48-7
10/18/19St. JohnsThatcher(L) 14-710/25/19BensonSt. Johns(L) 28-25
10/25/19Round ValleyThatcher(L) 27-610/11/19Round ValleyBenson(L) 42-28
11/15/19BensonRound Valley(L) 36-14
11/1/19ThatcherSanta Rita(W) 49-09/13/19BensonSanta Rita(W) 43-0
11/8/19BisbeeThatcher(W) 48-710/18/19BisbeeBenson(W) 44-18

Record Breakdown

Thatcher (19-20)

Benson (19-20)
8-5
Overall
8-4
2-2
League
4-0
6-3
Non-League
4-4
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
3-2
Common Opponent
3-3
2-3
Home
3-2
6-2
Away
5-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
8-5
In-State
8-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0