Football Preview: Bisbee Pumas vs. Benson Bobcats
Bisbee hasn't had much luck against Benson recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bisbee Pumas will welcome the Benson Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. Bisbee's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Benson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Bisbee's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Catalina 26-0.
Sebastian Lopez was his usual excellent self, rushing for 203 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 173 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bisbee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Bisbee wouldn't let Catalina keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Bisbee can thank Michael Coronado and Fabian Hernandez for forcing both of them. Hernandez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Benson, who bounced back after a loss on the road on September 6th. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-12 win over Tombstone on Friday.
It was another big night for Dawson Judd, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 164 yards and a touchdown. Benson also got a significant boost from Flint Davis, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 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.
Bisbee's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Benson, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Bisbee has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 240.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Benson struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Bisbee against Benson in their previous matchup back in August of 2023, as the squad secured a 43-13 victory. Will Bisbee repeat their success, or does Benson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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