Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) fans left the game satisfied Friday as they observed their football team nudge the host Sabino Sabercats (Tucson, AZ), 27-20 in a league test.

With the win, Thatcher improves its record to 4-3 on the season. The Eagles host Safford (Safford, AZ) to confront the Bulldogs in a 3A South test on Friday, October 13. The Bulldogs go into the test with a record of 4-4. Safford won 24-21 in their recent non-league test against Round Valley (Eagar, AZ)

With the loss, Sabino moves to 5-2 on the season. The Sabercats host American Leadership Academy - West Foothills (Waddell, AZ) to confront the Guardians in a non-league test on Friday, October 13. The Guardians go into the test with a record of 6-1. American Leadership Academy - West Foothills won 42-6 in their recent league test against Yuma (Yuma, AZ)