Football Preview: Tatum Coyotes vs. Gateway Christian Warriors
The Tatum Coyotes will challenge the Gateway Christian Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Tatum is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of New Mexico's top teams: Mesilla Valley Christian School, who was ranked sixth in their home state at the time (Tatum was ranked 12th). Tatum was outmatched by Mesilla Valley Christian School at home and fell 52-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Coyotes have suffered against the SonBlazers since September 30, 2016.
Although Tatum took the loss, they still got scores from Jasiel Esparza and Josh Harris.
Meanwhile, Gateway Christian entered their game against Melrose on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Gateway Christian took a blow against Melrose, falling 62-16. The matchup marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Tatum's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Gateway Christian, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.
Everything came up roses for Tatum against Gateway Christian in their previous matchup back in October of 2019, as the squad secured a 50-0 victory. Does Tatum have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gateway Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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