Football Preview: Tohatchi Cougars vs. Newcomb Skyhawks
The Tohatchi Cougars will challenge the Newcomb Skyhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Tohatchi's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Saturday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 34-0 win over Non Varsity Opponent. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cougars needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Meanwhile, Newcomb put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 20-12 victory over Gallup.
Newcomb was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 242 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 238 rushing yards in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Newcomb's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Michael Fasthorse, Kinjii Natonabah, and Landon Noble picked up one apiece.
Tohatchi's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1. As for Newcomb, their record is now 3-0.
Tohatchi came up short against Newcomb in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 18-14. Can Tohatchi avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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