The Wingate Bears will head out to face off against the Zuni Thunderbirds at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Wingate has given up an average of 15 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Wingate's last matchup with Navajo Prep could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Bears lost 28-3 to the Eagles. The Bears have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Zuni duked it out with Laguna Acoma on Monday. The Thunderbirds came up short against the Hawks, falling 25-1. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Thunderbirds couldn't push the score so high this time.
Wingate's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Zuni, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Everything went Wingate's way against Zuni when the teams last played back in April of 2024, as Wingate made off with a 17-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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