Football Recap: Wingate Bears vs. Crownpoint Eagles
Wingate was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 28-12 bruising from the Crownpoint Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bears of the 26-20 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
Crownpoint got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lavontae Robinson out in front who rushed for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 63 yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Robinson now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Austin Begay was another key player, gaining 111 total yards and two touchdowns.
Wingate's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Crownpoint, their record now sits at 2-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wingate will head out to square off against Zuni at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crownpoint, they will venture away from home to face off against Tohatchi at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tohatchi's defense has only allowed 15.2 points per game this season, so Crownpoint's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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