Football Preview: Flagstaff Eagles vs. Prescott Badgers
Flagstaff hasn't had much luck against Prescott recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
Last Friday, in a tight game that could have gone either way, Flagstaff made off with a 14-13 victory over Mingus.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Flagstaff to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jadon Wetzel, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown. Wetzel's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Flagstaff's defense stepped up as well, laying out Dawson Rice. 7.5 times. Leading the way was Ethan Suda with 3.5 sacks. Garrett Degraff was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making nine total tackles.
Meanwhile, Prescott got the win against Lee Williams last Friday by a conclusive 28-7. Given the Badgers' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona football rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Volunteers are ranked 137th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Uriah Tenette, who threw for 203 yards and a touchdown on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 69 yards on only seven carries.
Flagstaff's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Prescott, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Thursday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Flagstaff has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 167.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Prescott struggles in that department as they've been averaging 166.5. It's looking like Thursday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Flagstaff was taken down by Prescott 53-20 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Flagstaff have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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