Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tempe). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Window Rock Fighting Scouts 64-0 on the road. Winning may never get old, but the Buffaloes sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
It was another big night for Saul Mendez, who threw for 205 yards and five touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Antwoine Poindexter was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Tempe's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Window Rock, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tempe will square off against Benjamin Franklin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Benjamin Franklin's defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so Tempe's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Window Rock, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Page at 6:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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