Combs and Yuma Catholic squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Combs had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Yuma Catholic Shamrocks on the road and fell 35-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Coyotes were not able to get on the board.
Even if they lost, Combs' defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In fact, those sacks all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sam Pearson. He also made four total tackles, which is notable because Combs is 3-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 3-4 otherwise.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Yuma Catholic to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nash Ott, who threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per attempt, and also punched in a rushing score. Ott is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last seven games he's played. Another pass catcher making a difference was Sir Stokes, who picked up 208 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Combs has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Yuma Catholic, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Combs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Yuma Catholic, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Walden Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walden Grove is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Yuma Catholic will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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