Football Game Preview: Zuni Thunderbirds vs. Thoreau Hawks + Official Tickets

The Zuni Thunderbirds will face off against the Thoreau Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Zuni has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Thoreau will come in with six straight victories.

It was a Battle of the Birds when Zuni challenged Crownpoint on Friday. The Thunderbirds came up short against the Eagles, falling 36-14.

Meanwhile, Thoreau never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Santa Fe Indian, posting a 48-0 win. Considering the Hawks have won five matchups by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Zuni's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Thoreau, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.

Zuni took a serious blow against Thoreau when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 50-0. Will the Thunderbirds have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.