Football Recap: Cibola Triumphant Thanks to a Strong Effort from Messiah Mais

By Team Reports Nov 5, 2024, 9:08am

Football Recap: Cibola Raiders vs. North Canyon Rattlers

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Cibola won the last time they faced North Canyon and Messiah Mais did his part to make sure it happened again. The Cibola Raiders blew past the North Canyon Rattlers, posting a 48-7 win thanks in part to Mais, who rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.

Mais was just one part of a punishing run game: Cibola was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Cibola moved to 2-7 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for North Canyon, they are on an 18-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-9.

Cibola will host Kellis at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Kellis will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Cibola surely won't give up without a fight. As for North Canyon, they will head out on the road to face off against Paradise Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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