Shiprock was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a blow against the Montezuma-Cortez Panthers, falling 57-6. The Chieftains lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 77-0 score last time.
Blake Begay threw for 95 yards and one TD. Arnesto Manygoat was his top target, picking up 77 receiving yards.
Shiprock's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Montezuma-Cortez, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Shiprock has already played their next game, a 31-16 loss against Wingate on the 2nd. As for Montezuma-Cortez, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 21-6 victory against Gunnison on the 3rd.
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