Arizona High School Football - Tombstone knocked off by Thatcher
October 17, 2008: Tombstone, AZ 85638 Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) fans left the game content Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host Tombstone Yellow Jackets (Tombstone, AZ), 21-0 in a league test.
With the triumph, Thatcher improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Bisbee (Bisbee, AZ) to battle the Pumas in a 2A East test on Friday, October 24. The Pumas come into the test with a record of 4-4. Bisbee won 32-28 in their recent league test against Willcox (Willcox, AZ)
With the loss, Tombstone drops to 2-5 on the campaign. The Yellow jackets host Benson (Benson, AZ) to battle the Bobcats in a 2A East test on Friday, October 24. The Bobcats come into the test with a record of 7-1. Benson won 47-19 in their recent league test against Morenci (Morenci, AZ)
First Quarter
THS (8:43) - Soto intercepts pass on THS 12 & returns 58yds; THS penalty places ball on THS 35
THS (5:25) - fumble recovered on Thatcher 25
Thatcher (5:14) - Thatcher intercepts Soto pass on Thatcher 12
Second Quarter
Thatcher - (11:17) Taylor 6yd run (PAT McBride) (Thatcher 7 - THS 0)
Thatcher (2:27) - Rogers 5yd run (PAT McBride) (Thatcher 14 - THS 0)
Thatcher (2:14) - Recovers Soto fumble on THS 36
Thatcher (1:09) - Thatcher intercepts Soto pass on 50
THS (0:05) - Soto intercepts Thatcher pass on THS 3
Third Quarter
THS (6:49) - Smith FG attempt blocked - Thatcher returns 20yds
Thatcher (3:36) - Taylor 11yd run (PAT McBride) (Thatcher 21 - THS 0)
Fourth Quarter
Thatcher (5:52) - Thatcher intercepts Perotti pass on Thatcher 48 returned 12yds