Football Preview: Yuma Outlaws vs. Brush Beetdiggers
The Yuma Outlaws will take on the Brush Beetdiggers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Brush took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Yuma, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Yuma didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Torrington, but they still walked away with a 8-3 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Outlaws' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 89th in Colorado, while the Trailblazers are ranked 15th in Wyoming).
Jonathan Thomson was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown. An impressive showing, but he really ramped things up playing D: he picked up a sack and made nine total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Yuma'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 Thomson and Iann Duran.
Meanwhile, Brush fell victim to Wray and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Eagles, falling 28-0. The Beetdiggers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Yuma now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Brush, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Yuma was taken down by Brush 28-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Yuma avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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