Ignacio had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it four. They fell 23-18 to the Bayfield Wolverines. The Bobcats were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wolverines from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
As for Bayfield, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.7 points on average this season.
A big part of Bayfield's victory came down to the chemistry between Cole McWhirter and his top target Estevan Gonzales. McWhirter threw for 132 yards and one TD on only nine passes while Gonzales gained 65 total yards and two touchdowns. What's more, McWhirter racked up 128.2 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024.
Coincidentally, Ignacio and Bayfield will both be playing Centauri the next time they take the field. The Wolverines will host the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Bobcats will host them at 1:00 p.m. on October 4.
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