Football Preview: Mohave Thunderbirds vs. Sabino Sabercats
Mohave has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the Sabino Sabercats at 7:00 p.m. Mohave is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 35 points per game this season.
Mohave's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They strolled past River Valley with points to spare, taking the game 14-0.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Mohave's defense and their seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Anthony Moses and Blake Moore, who racked up five sacks between them.
Meanwhile, Sabino came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 31-0 victory over Morenci. The high-scoring effort was just what the Sabercats needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Sabino's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zachari Haley, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Max Trainer, who picked up 76 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sabino wouldn't let Morenci keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Sabino can thank Tristan Jessup and Nathaniel Johnson for forcing both of them.
Mohave pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Sabino, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Mohave has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 370 total yards per game. It's a different story for Sabino, though, as they've been averaging only 247.8. Will Mohave be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Sabino flip the script?
Mohave lost to Sabino at home by a decisive 30-16 margin when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Can Mohave avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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