Football Recap: Bonanza Bengals vs. Cheyenne Desert Shields
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Durango, Bonanza was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They walked away with a 21-14 victory over the Cheyenne Desert Shields. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Bengals also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Bonanza's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Sencere Mitchell and Tristan Hunter.
When it comes to explaining why Cheyenne lost, don't look at Khalil Burkes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
The win got Bonanza back to even at 2-2. As for Cheyenne, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonanza will host Somerset Academy Losee at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Somerset Academy Losee's defense has only allowed 17.4 points per game this season, so Bonanza's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Cheyenne, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon, where kickoff is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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