Football Preview: Benson Bobcats vs. Willcox Cowboys
Benson has gone 8-2 against Willcox recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Benson Bobcats will play host again on Friday to welcome the Willcox Cowboys, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Saturday, Benson blew past Catalina, posting a 60-12 victory at home.
Benson's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Flint Davis, who rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and Dawson Judd, who threw for 209 yards and three touchdowns. Davis' longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Rawley Evans was Judd's top target, picking up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Benson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Benson wouldn't let Catalina keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Benson can thank Harley Van Wormer and Mason Stanley for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Willcox took their game at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 50-8 win over Palo Verde. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cowboys.
Benson's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-3. As for Willcox, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Benson has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 184.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Willcox struggles in that department as they've been averaging 242.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Benson was taken down by Willcox 35-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Benson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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