The Thatcher Eagles will challenge the Safford Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Thatcher's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while Safford has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
Thatcher's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They were the clear victor by an 8-0 margin over Morenci. Considering the Eagles' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Meanwhile, Safford fell victim to Pusch Ridge Christian Academy and their airtight defense on Friday. They lost 4-0 to the Lions.
Safford's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Thatcher, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-7-1.
Everything went Thatcher's way against Safford in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as Thatcher made off with a 4-1 win. Does Thatcher have another victory up their sleeve, or will Safford turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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