Football Preview: Benson Bobcats vs. Bisbee Pumas
Benson has gone 8-2 against Bisbee recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Benson Bobcats are taking a road trip to face off against the Bisbee Pumas at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Benson took a loss when they played away from home on September 6th, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over Tombstone.
Dawson Judd continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 164 yards and a touchdown. Flint Davis handled things on the ground, rushing for 80 yards.
Benson's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Judd and Jason Santo.
Meanwhile, Bisbee never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Catalina 26-0.
It was another big night for Sebastian Lopez, who rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 173 yards and a touchdown.
The victory got Benson back to even at 2-2. As for Bisbee, their record is now 3-1.
Benson took a serious blow against Bisbee in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, falling 43-13. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Lopez, who rushed for 140 yards and four touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns. Now that Benson knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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